Chicken Breasts Mornay

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   Lightly pound each chicken breast flat until 1/2 thick and then cut each breast into 2-inch pieces.

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   Salt and pepper each piece.

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   Preheat a heavy 10-12 inch skillet over medium-high heat.

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   Add 1 tablespoon butter; once melted, add the chicken.

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   Cook on both sides until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.

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    Sprinkle the mushrooms over and around the chicken.

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    Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.

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    Remove pan from heat, transfer the chicken to a baking dish.

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    Using a slotted spoon, remove mushrooms and sprinkle evenly around the cooked chicken.

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    Heat the pan again on medium high, add remaining butter.

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    When butter is melted, add the flour and whisk.

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    When flour is blended, add the milk; cook and whisk until smooth and thick.

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    Add the cream and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.

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    Simmer and stir for 5 minutes.

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    Take the skillet off the heat and add the egg yolk and the Swiss cheese.

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    Stir until cheese is melted.

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    Pour the cheese sauce over the chicken and mushrooms.

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    Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

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    Bake in a 400 degrees F oven for 10 minutes.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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