Ingredients:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 thin slices of deli ham
• 8 thin slices of Gruyere or Swiss cheese
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 25-30 minutes Total time: 45-50 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Instructions for Chicken Cordon Bleu recipe:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Place a chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound it to an even thickness with a meat mallet. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
3. Lay out a slice of ham and a slice of cheese on a cutting board. Place a chicken breast on top of the ham and cheese. Roll the chicken up tightly, tucking in the edges of the ham and cheese as you go. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
4. Place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
5. Dip each chicken roll in the flour, then the eggs, and then the breadcrumbs.
6. Heat the butter and olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken rolls and cook until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
7. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
8. Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

To dress it up, you can garnish the dish with chopped parsley or thyme, and serve it with a side of steamed vegetables or a salad.

Nutrition per serving: Calories: 487 Fat: 28g Carbs: 18g Protein: 42g

Note: The nutritional value depends on the brand and quality of the ingredients used.

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Servings: 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes Total time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 4 bone-in chicken thighs
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 large carrot, chopped
• 1 rib celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions for Chef John’s Chicken Fricassee recipe:

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and then coat them in the flour.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until they are browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.
4. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside.
5. Add the onion, garlic, carrot, and celery to the pot and cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
6. Pour in the white wine and bring it to a boil, scraping the bottom of the pot to loosen any browned bits.
7. Return the chicken to the pot and add the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.
8. Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
9. Remove the pot from the oven and stir in the heavy cream and parsley. Return the pot to the oven and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
10. To serve, place a chicken thigh on each plate and spoon the sauce and vegetables over the top.

To dress it up and make it look beautiful, you can garnish the dish with some chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives. You can also serve it over a bed of creamy mashed potatoes or with a side of steamed vegetables.

Per serving, this recipe contains approximately:

• Calories: 460
• Fat: 30g
• Carbs: 18g
• Protein: 28g

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