Slow Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu

Step 1

In a resealable food storage,combine all-purpose flour,paprika,salt and black pepper. Shake well and set aside.

Step 2

Arrange chicken breasts on cutting board,skin side down. Place 1 slice ham and 1 slice Swiss cheese on each piece. Fold chicken up to enclose filling. Secure with toothpick.

Step 3

Place stuffed chicken breasts in bag with flour mixture. Shake gently to coat.

Step 4

Preheat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add stuffed chicken,skin side down and brown on all sides.

Step 5

Remove browned chicken from skillet and transfer to slow cooker.

Step 6

Remove skillet from the heat and add white wine. Cook,stirring,to loosen browned bits. Pour over chicken in slow cooker. Add chicken broth. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for 2 hours.

Step 7

Using a slotted spoon,remove chicken cordon bleu from slow cooker,reserving cooking liquid, and place on serving platter. Cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Step 8

In a mixing bowl,combine half-and-half and cornstarch. Add to cooking liquid. Cover slow cooker and cook on low-heat setting for a further 15 minutes or until sauce has thickened.

Step 9

Remove toothpicks from stuffed chicken. Spoon sauce around the chicken. Serve with extra sauce on side.