Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu

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Homemade Chicken Cordon Bleu
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. seasoned salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
1 c. shredded mozzarella, provolone, or Swiss cheese
6-12 thinly sliced ham
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1 c. panko bread crumbs
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tbsp. melted butter

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Place a breast on a cutting board and place your non-dominant hand on top of it. Using a sharp knife, cut each breast completely in half horizontally. Place each piece between two pieces of plastic wrap and, using a meat mallet, pound until the piece is about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Repeat with remaining breast halves; you should have 6 pieces of chicken.
3. Combine seasoning and sprinkle evenly over one side of each chicken piece.
4. Divide shredded cheese among all pieces, layering on top of the spices. On top of the cheese, layer 1-2 pieces of ham.
5. Roll each chicken piece up and secure with toothpicks.
6. Place flour in a shallow bowl, eggs in another bowl and both panko bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese in a third, stirring to combine bread and cheese. Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dredge in flour, rolling the chicken around to cover the whole piece, then in eggs, and finally in bread crumb mixture. Use your fingers to press bread crumb mixture in on all sides of chicken.
7. Place chicken on prepared baking sheet. Drizzle melted butter evenly over chicken.
8. Bake for about 25-35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees. If desired, place pan under the broiler to lightly brown the tops of the chicken. Cook for 10 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks.