Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 lbs lean chicken breast (about 900g)
- 1 lb ham (about 450g)
- 16 oz fresh mushroom (about 450g)
- 1 stick butter (8 tbsp)
- 8 oz fresh white bread (or French bread)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 45-60 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Slice the chicken breast into thin pieces. Arrange them in a baking dish.
- Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and then with some mushroom slices. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, eggs, and herbs until smooth. Pour this mixture over the chicken and ham in the baking dish.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Then remove the foil and bake for another 15-20 minutes until the top is golden brown.
- Serve with fresh white bread or French bread.
Nutritional Information: (per serving)
Calories: approximately 500-600 (depending on the exact ingredients used)
Fat: 30-40g
Carbohydrates: 30-40g
Protein: 30-40g
Dish Characteristics:
- Creamy and rich texture due to the combination of cream cheese and butter.
- Cordon bleu style of cooking offers a variety of flavors with the combination of chicken, ham, and mushrooms.
- The dish is baked, resulting in a crispy and golden brown top layer.
User Comments:
- "The flavors were amazing! The combination of chicken, ham, and mushrooms was perfect."
- "The dish was quite rich but very satisfying. The cream cheese mixture gave it a nice creamy texture."
- "I liked the crispiness of the top layer after baking. It added a nice contrast to the rich flavors."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use lean chicken breast to reduce the fat content of the dish.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste preference.
- This dish is quite rich, so it might be suitable for smaller appetizers or as a side dish for a larger meal.
- If you want to add more vegetables, you can easily add bell peppers, asparagus, or other vegetables of your choice along with the mushrooms.
