Savory Swiss Chicken Bake

Portions:8
Cooking Time:1 hour
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Equipment

  • 9″ x 13″ baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Ingredients

  • 4 whole chicken breasts boned, skinned, and halved
  • 8 thin slices Smithfield ham prosciutto may be substituted
  • 8 thin slices Swiss cheese
  • 1 can mushroom soup undiluted
  • ½ pint sour cream
  • Fresh mushrooms sliced
  • ¼ cup sherry or Madeira
  • Paprika for sprinkling

Instructions

Preheat the Oven:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Sauce:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the mushroom soup, sour cream, sherry or Madeira, and sliced mushrooms.
  • Mix well.

Assemble the Dish:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a 9″ x 13″ baking dish.
  • Cover each chicken breast with a slice of Smithfield ham.
  • Pour the sauce over the chicken, reserving a small amount for later use.
  • Sprinkle paprika over the chicken.

Bake:

  • Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through.

Add Cheese:

  • Remove the baking dish from the oven.
  • Uncover the chicken and place a slice of Swiss cheese on top of each chicken breast.
  • Pour the remaining sauce over the cheese.

Finish Baking:

  • Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional couple of minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

Wine Advice:

Pair this indulgent Chicken St. Stevens with a medium-bodied white wine such as Chardonnay or Pinot Gris. The wine’s crisp acidity and fruity notes will complement the richness of the dish, balancing its flavors beautifully.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 380 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 35 g | Fat: 21 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 3 g
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Course Chicken / Main Dish
Cuisine American / European / Fusion / Switzerland