Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu

INGREDIENTS

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon pepper

6 skinned and boned chicken breast halves

1 (5.5-ounce) box seasoned croutons, crushed

1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

2 egg whites

2 tablespoons water

12 thinly sliced smoked ham slices

6 Swiss cheese slices

Honey mustard dressing (optional)

PREPARATION

Sprinkle salt and pepper evenly over chicken; set aside.

Combine seasoned crouton crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a large zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together egg whites and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow bowl.

Dip chicken in egg white mixture, and drain. Place 1 breast half in bag; seal and shake to coat. Remove to a lightly greased aluminum foil-lined baking sheet, and repeat with remaining chicken.

Bake at 450° for 20 minutes or until chicken is done. Top each breast half with 2 ham slices and 1 Swiss cheese slice. Bake 5 more minutes or until cheese melts. Serve with honey mustard dressing, if desired.