Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 slices Swiss cheese
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, without cutting all the way through.
- Place two slices of Swiss cheese inside each breast, fold closed, and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Heat butter and olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: in a saucepan, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, and Parmesan cheese.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove chicken from oven, spoon the warm sauce over top, and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
Mix Parmesan into breadcrumbs for extra flavor and crunch.
Use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter version.
To keep cheese from leaking, secure edges with toothpicks.
Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: French-American
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 215mg