Simple Chicken Cordon Bleu

This is a recipe I found in college and have had success with it since the first time baking it! Every one comments on how juicy the chicken is and how wonderfully nice all the flavors melt together. And the best part is, it is so simple yet looks so complex and fancy! Last night, I made this Chicken Cordon Bleu for my husband and he remarked that this has always been a winner recipe! So I hope it makes an appearance or two into your home!

Ingredients:
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast (or 1 bigger chicken breast split in half works too!)
2 slices of white cheese (swiss is typical, but you could also use mozzarella, provolone, munster, baby swiss... or just use what you like! and I've also shredded cheese before and it worked well!)
2 slices of honey baked ham (I've tried turkey before, but the ham tastes best in my opinion)
1/4 C all-purpose flour
1 egg; beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs (Or plain bread crumbs with oregano and basil mixed in)
1/2 tbs butter

Directions:
Put chicken between plastic wrap with plenty room around chicken. Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4 inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece on both sides with salt and pepper. Place 1 slice of cheese and 1 ham slice on each breast. Roll up each breast (like a sleeping bag!) using toothpicks to secure if necessary. Dredge each in flour, shake off excess, then in egg and finally in bread crumbs. Place chicken seam side down in baking dish that has already been covered in foil. Place bits of butter over the chickens. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes until juices run clear.

Serves two and make sure to pair the meal with veggies and rice for sides! yum yum!