Chicken Spinach Roll Ups With Lemon Dijon Sauce

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Healthy twist on chicken cordon bleu and very easy and quick to make!!

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Steps

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Halve the chicken breasts horizontally separating each into 2 cutlets.

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Place cutlets in a freezer plastic storage bag and pound into 1 / 8-inch thick cutlets.

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Arrange the 4 cutlets on work surface.

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Season cutlets with salt and pepper on the side facing up.

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Cover each piece of chicken with 1 slice of ham and 1 slice of cheese.

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At the larger end of the breast , place a small bundle of baby spinach.

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Tightly wrap the chicken around the ham , cheese and spinach.

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The rolls should stay together , but if needed , secure with a toothpick.

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Heat about 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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When the oil is hot , use tongs to add the chicken roll-ups to skillet with the seam side down.

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Season the roll-ups with salt and pepper.

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Cover the pan loosely with tin foil and cook 4 to 5 minutes , turn roll-ups over and cook the other side 4 to 5 minutes.

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Remove the cooked roll ups to a serving plate.

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If toothpicks were used , remove the toothpicks before s.

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Ingredients

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boneless skinless chicken breast halves, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, swiss cheese, black forest ham, baby spinach, extra virgin olive oil, butter, all-purpose flour, chicken stock, dijon mustard, lemon, fresh flat-leaf parsley