Lunch: Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

A single chicken breast and a cup of chopped ham team up in this yummy soup to create luxury out of your leftovers.

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Chicken Breast

Health and fertility benefits of Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Soup

Skinless chicken breast is an excellent source of the protein, as its contains 21 grams of protein for every 100 grams of breast. Additionally, chicken contains ample amounts of vitamin B6, which serves a vital function in helping to reduce the stressors that cause PCOS. Vitamin B6 help keeps your hormones at balanced levels, which is very helpful for those seeking to stem the flow of excessive testosterone and androgen

Ingredients

4 cups whole milk
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
3/4 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup diced ham steak
4 oz chive and onion cream cheese, softened

Instructions

Place 1 tablespoon of the milk and 1/4 teaspoon salt in large bowl. Add chicken pieces; toss to coat. Add bread crumbs; press to coat. Set aside.
In 4-quart saucepan, heat 1/4 cup of the oil over medium heat. Add flour and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes, until thick and starting to turn golden brown, being careful to stir around side of pan.
Slowly stream in remaining milk, beating constantly with whisk, until incorporated. Stir in ham with spatula; increase heat to medium-high and heat just to simmering, then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat; add cream cheese, and stir until melted.
In 10-inch skillet, heat remaining 1 cup oil to shimmering over medium-high heat. Press bread crumbs to chicken once more, then gently place chicken pieces in hot oil. Discard any leftover bread crumbs. Cook chicken 3 to 5 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned all over. Using slotted spoon, transfer to paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Divide soup among 4 bowls. Top with chicken croutons. Garnish with chopped fresh chives, if desired.

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