Easy Sheet Pan Unstuffed Chicken Cordon Bleu - Mel's Kitchen

 

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• 1 ½ to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4-5 breasts),cut thin OR buy chicken breasts from the store already cut thin
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 4 to 8 slices deli ham, exact amount depends on brand/size of slices
• 1 cup (114 g) shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• ¾ cup Ritz crackers (about 15), coarsely crushed

INSTRUCTIONS 

• Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Make sure an oven rack is in the lower-middle position. Brush a large, rimmed baking sheet (about 8 X10-inches) with 1 tablespoon of the oil.
• Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and season lightly on both sides with salt and pepper. Place the chicken breasts side-by-side on prepared baking sheet close together to help the cheese stay put as they bake.
• Spread the mustard lightly over the top of each chicken piece. Top with 1 to 2 slices ham to cover and then add 1/4 cup or so of the shredded cheese evenly across the top.
• Sprinkle the cracker crumbs evenly over the cheese, and press lightly so the crumbs aren't loose.
• Bake for 20 minutes until the chicken registers 160 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer. The exact time will depend on the thickness of the chicken. 
• Serve immediately.