Ingredients:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices deli ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 375F 190C
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness, about 1/2-inch thick
Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper
Lay 2 slices of ham and 1 slice of Swiss cheese on each chicken breast
Roll up the chicken, enclosing the filling, and secure with toothpicks
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat
Add chicken rolls to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 2-3 minutes per side
Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through
Remove chicken from skillet and transfer to a plate, covering with foil to keep warm
In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute
Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream
Stir in Dijon mustard and honey, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes
Season sauce with salt and pepper to taste
Remove toothpicks from chicken and serve drizzled with creamy Dijon sauce
Garnish with chopped parsley if desired
