Chicken in Parmesan Cream Sauce

1. 1

   Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

2. 2

   In a skillet heat the oil, add the chicken pieces, skin side down, and cook until brown.

3. 3

   Turn the pieces, partly cover the skillet and cook until the chicken is tender, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat the oven to 350F (180C).

5. 5

   In a saucepan, melt the butter, add the flour and stir with a wire whisk until blended.

6. 6

   Bring the half and half to a boil and add all at once to the butter-flour mixture, stirring vigorously with the whisk until the sauce is thickened and smooth.

7. 7

   Stir in 1 tablespoon of the cheese.

8. 8

   When it has melted, stir in the egg yolks lightly beaten with a little of the hot sauce.

9. 9

   Sprinkle the bottom of a flat casserole with 1/4 cup of the sauce over the top.

10. 10

    Place the casserole in the oven and bake 5 minutes, or until thoroughly heated.

11. 11

    Combine the remaining cheese with the crumbs, sprinkle over the chicken and broil until golden brown.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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