Swiss Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts topped with ham, Swiss cheese, and a flavorful sauce. Here’s a simple recipe:
Swiss Chicken
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices ham or prosciutto
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- Chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place a slice of Swiss cheese and a slice of ham on each chicken breast.
- Coating and Baking:
- In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each chicken breast into the melted butter, then coat them thoroughly in the flour mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Sauce:
- In a saucepan, combine the remaining melted butter, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat, stirring continuously until slightly thickened.
- Pour Sauce and Bake:
- Pour the sauce over the chicken breasts in the baking dish.
- Bake:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
- Serve the Swiss Chicken hot, accompanied by your favorite sides like rice, roasted vegetables, or salad.
This Swiss Chicken recipe creates a deliciously cheesy and savory dish that’s perfect for a comforting family dinner. Adjust the seasoning or add herbs for more flavor variations.
