Chicken Cordon Bleu

Chicken Cordon Bleu is a classic French dish that gets grain-free and dairy-free healthy upgrade!! The crusted chicken is stuffed with prosciutto, and topped with a “cheesy” dairy-free cashew sauce that is so delicious. Perfect for a special occasion or busy weeknight as the recipe  comes together in less than 30 minutes!

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Ingredients

For the Chicken: – 1.5 lbs chicken breast or chicken cutlets – 6 slices prosciutto or thinly sliced ham – 3/4 cup blanched almond flour – 1/4 cup arrowroot starch or tapioca starch (flour) – 3 tbsp finely diced pecans – 1 tsp dried thyme – 1 tsp dried basil – 1/2 tsp onion powder – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1/4 tsp sea salt – 1 egg whisked – 2 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil For the Cashew Cheese Sauce: – 3/4 cup raw cashews* – 1/2 cup chicken broth – 2 tbsp nutritional yeast – 1 tbsp lemon juice – 2 tsp dijon mustard – 2 cloves garlic, crushed – 1/4 tsp sea salt

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Heat a large oven proof skillet to medium high heat.

Pound your chicken breast thin to 1/4-1/2 inch, or use chicken cutlets.

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