Cheesy French Chicken

Submitted by mainecooncat

"I got this recipe from a former co-worker. It is so good! Not for dieters, perhaps, but don't we all have to splurge sometime? I like this served with rice or a variety grain like couscous and a simple green vegetable like broccoli or asparagus."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 6
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 6 bone-in chicken breasts
• 6 slices swiss cheese (I like to use Jarlsberg)
• 2 cups whipping cream (if you must, substitute 2 per cent evaporated milk)
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 cup grated swiss cheese

directions

1. Bake chicken at 350°F in glass dish for 50 minutes after sprinkling with paprika.
2. Heat cream; add mustard, mushrooms,and grated cheese to make a sauce.
3. Place a cheese slice on each breast.
4. Pour sauce over all.
5. Bake until cheese melts and becomes slightly crisp, 10-15 minutes.