chicken cordon bleu

I will definitely be making this one for my dad next time he comes to visit - he loves chicken cordon bleu. Who doesn't? Cheese, chicken, and ham all rolled up into a tight little pocket of gooey goodness, breaded, and then baked. And even though sometimes I think chicken can be just downright nasty, I love this recipe. Last night was the first time I made it, and it turned out wonderful - everyone loved it!

*4 chicken breasts, pounded thin (the bigger the better - try to pound them so they are rectangular shape)
*8 slices swiss cheese
*8 slices canadian ham (or whatever kind you like)
*Italian breadcrumbs
*2 eggs
*Flour
*Canola/olive oil
*Toothpicks!

1. Start by pounding each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap.
2. Begin the wrapping process: On each piece of flattened chicken, lay down 2 slices of ham first, and then 2 slices of cheese, somewhat overlapping but covering most of the chicken breast. You will want to leave a small border so that you can fold each side inwards (like a burrito).
3. Fold the sides of each chicken breast in a little and then roll it up like a burrito. You can use the plastic to roll it if that helps.
4. Anchor the top and sides with toothpicks. Make sure to pin it fairly well, otherwise the cheese will melt out.
5. Drag each chicken through the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs. Shake excess off.
6. Brown each piece of chicken in oil for a few minutes, turning so all sides are browned.
7. Arrange in baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

SOOO YUMMY!