Creamy Ham & Swiss Chicken Bake

Ingredients

For the Chicken

• 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 8 slices deli ham
• 8 slices Swiss cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon dried thyme

For the Creamy Sauce

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon paprika
• Salt to taste

For the Topping

• ½ cup shredded Swiss cheese
• ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) .
2. Lightly grease a 9 × 13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
3. Set the dish aside while you prepare the chicken.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken

1. Place each chicken breast on a cutting board.
2. If the breasts are very thick, carefully slice them horizontally to create thinner pieces.
3. You can also gently pound them to an even thickness.
4. This is important because evenly sized chicken pieces cook more consistently and remain tender.

Step 3: Season the Chicken

1. Drizzle the chicken with olive oil.
2. Season both sides with:
3. Salt
4. Black pepper
5. Garlic powder
6. Onion powder
7. Paprika
8. Dried thyme
9. Rub the seasonings gently into the chicken.

Nutrition

Calories: 480–530 kcal · Protein: 48–52 g · Fat: 28–32 g · Carbohydrates: 5–7 g · Fiber: 0–1 g · Net carbs: approximately 5–6 g · Sugar: 2–3 g · Sodium: approximately 900–1,100 mg