Chicken with Dijon, Ham and Gruyere for Two

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 2
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 701.7
  • Total Fat: 30.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 250.9 mg
  • Sodium: 2,016.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 0.2 g
  • Protein: 88.7 g

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Introduction

Originally a cooks illustrated recipe for 4, but I reduced the amounts. Very simple to make. Could be made without the Ham. For the calorie counter, I used half and half instead of heavy cream because i couldnt find it, so take that into consideration. Originally a cooks illustrated recipe for 4, but I reduced the amounts. Very simple to make. Could be made without the Ham. For the calorie counter, I used half and half instead of heavy cream because i couldnt find it, so take that into consideration.
Number of Servings: 2

Ingredients

    2 small boneless chicken breasts or 1 large cut in half
    1 tsp veg oil
    1 tbs dijon
    2 thick slices ham
    .5 cup gruyere
    1/3 cup bread crumbs
    1/2 cup heavy cream
    1/4 cup white wine
    1 tsp fresh dill or parsley

Directions

MAKING THE MINUTES COUNT: While the chicken is browning, shred the cheese and crush the crackers.

1. HEAT OVEN: Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat oven to 475 degrees.

2. SEASON AND BROWN CHICKEN: Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking. Brown chicken lightly on one side, about 3-5 minutes.

3. TOP CHICKEN AND BAKE: Off heat, turn chicken over. Spread 1 teaspoon of mustard over each breast, then lay 1 slice ham on top. Mound 1/4 cup of cheese over ham. Sprinkle cracker or bread crumbs over cheese and press on crumbs to adhere.

4. ADD CREAM MIXTURE, BRING TO SIMMER, AND BAKE: Whisk cream, wine, and dill together and pour into skillet around chicken, without disturbing crumbs. Return skillet to medium-high heat and bring to simmer. Immediately transfer to oven. Bake until thickest part of chicken breast registers 160 degrees on instant-read thermometer, 12 to 15 minutes.

5. FINISH SAUCE: Transfer chicken to individual plates. Whisk remaining 2 teaspoons mustard into sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon sauce over chicken and serve.


Number of Servings: 2

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARRSIA.