Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
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Category
Breakfast
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Cusine
Low-Carb
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Ingredients
4 large, thick boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 T olive oil
1 tsp. poultry seasoning
salt to taste
4 slices ham, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces to lay on top of a chicken breast
4 slices Swiss cheese, cut in half lengthwise to make 8 pieces to lay on top of each slice of ham
1/2 cup freshly-grated Parmesan
8 oz. cream cheese, cut into cubes and softened at room temperature until it can be beaten with a whisk
1/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayo
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
Directions
Preheat oven to 375F/190C. Cut the cream cheese into cubes and place in a bowl or an oversize measuring cup and let it soften while you prepare the chicken. Trim fat and any undesirable parts from each chicken breast, then cut each breast in half lengthwise so each one makes two thin chicken cutlets. Rub a pinch of poultry seasoning on one side of each chicken cutlet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large frying pan, add chicken, and cook 2 minutes on each side. Remove chicken to paper towels spread out on the counter. Put another layer of paper towels on top of the chicken and press down so you can absorb any extra water from the chicken. While chicken cooks, cut the slices of ham and cheese lengthwise so you have 8 pieces each. Lay chicken pieces out in a large baking dish. Put a slice of ham and then a slice of cheese on top of each chicken breast. Test the cream cheese and see if it's soft enough to whisk. If not you can microwave it for 20-30 seconds to soften. Then whisk the chicken stock into the cream cheese, followed by the sour cream, the mayo, the Dijon, and finally the Parmesan. The sauce will be thick. Use a rubber scraper to spread the sauce over the top of the chicken. Sprinkle with the other 1/2 cup grated Parmesan. Bake 35-40 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling hot and starting to brown on top. Serve hot, and wait for compliments! Leftovers will keep several days in the fridge and can be reheated in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven or a toaster oven.