Chicken Cordon Bleu II

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter 
• 1 teaspoon chicken soup base 
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch 
• 0.5 cup cooking wine dry white
• 3 tablespoons flour all-purpose
• 6 slices ham 
• 1 cup heavy whipping cream 
• 1 teaspoon paprika 
• 6  chicken breast halves boneless skinless
• 6 slices swiss cheese 

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• whisk
• toothpicks

Directions

1. Pound chicken breasts if they are too thick.
2. Place a cheese and ham slice on each breast within 1/2 inch of the edges. Fold the edges of the chicken over the filling, and secure with toothpicks.
3. Mix the flour and paprika in a small bowl, and coat the chicken pieces.
4. Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat, and cook the chicken until browned on all sides.
5. Add the wine and bouillon. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
6. Remove the toothpicks, and transfer the breasts to a warm platter. Blend the cornstarch with the cream in a small bowl, and whisk slowly into the skillet. Cook, stirring until thickened, and pour over the chicken.
7. Serve warm.