Chicken Monte Cristo with Cranberries and Thyme Recipe

Name: Chicken Monte Cristo with Cranberries and Thyme
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup whole milk; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 6 slices whole wheat bread; 1/4 cup cranberry sauce; 2 cups thinly sliced leftover chicken; 6 ounces thinly sliced ham; 3 ounces sliced Swiss cheese; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Servings: persons

3 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup whole milk
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 slices whole wheat bread
1/4 cup cranberry sauce
2 cups thinly sliced leftover chicken
6 ounces thinly sliced ham
3 ounces sliced Swiss cheese
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons maple syrup

1
1, In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2
Melt 1/2 tablespoons of the butter in a heavy 12-inch skillet (either cast-iron or non-stick) over medium heat.
3
Dip 3 slices of the bread in the egg mixture and set in the skillet.
4
Cook until browned, about 2 minutes.
5
Flip and cook the other side until browned, too, about 2 more minutes.
6
Transfer to a large plate.
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3 Melt the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the skillet, dip the remaining 3 slices of bread in the egg mixture and cook until browned, about 2 minutes.
8
Flip the bread and top with the cranberry sauce, chicken, ham, and Swiss.
9
Spread the remaining slices of bread with the mustard and set on top.
10
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, flipping once or twice and pressing down with a metal spatula to flatten the sandwiches, until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes.
11
Cut in half and serve with a drizzle of the maple syrup.

581

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 large eggs, beaten, 1/4 cup whole milk, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and more.

Yes, Chicken Monte Cristo with Cranberries and Thyme falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Monte Cristo with Cranberries and Thyme

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