Which Came First? Chicken and Egg Sammies Deluxe

Name: Which Came First? Chicken and Egg Sammies Deluxe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; Salt and pepper; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 4 large eggs; 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half, whichever you keep on hand for coffee; 2 roasted red peppers, pat dry and chopped; A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped; 4 crusty rolls, split; 4 slices smoked Gouda; 2 cups chopped watercress (1 bunch)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
4 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half, whichever you keep on hand for coffee
2 roasted red peppers, pat dry and chopped
A handful of flat-leaf parsley, chopped
4 crusty rolls, split
4 slices smoked Gouda
2 cups chopped watercress (1 bunch)

1
Season the chicken breast cutlets evenly with smoked paprika, salt and pepper.
2
Heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
3
Add chicken to pan and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
4
Remove from skillet and let rest, tented with foil.
5
Wipe pan and add 2 tablespoons more extra-virgin olive oil.
6
Beat eggs with salt, pepper, milk or half-and-half.
7
Add roasted peppers to skillet and cook 30 seconds then add eggs and scramble to desired doneness with wooden spoon or spatula.
8
Preheat broiler.
9
While eggs cook, toast rolls under broiler, 1 minute, then remove from oven.
10
To assemble, slice chicken and pile on bun bottoms.
11
Top each sammy with 1/4 of the eggs and a slice of cheese.
12
Place sammies back under broiler 30 seconds to melt cheese.
13
Reserve the tops.
14
When cheese has melted, transfer the sammies to plates and top with a pile of watercress then set bun tops in place.

583

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast cutlets, 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, Salt and pepper, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, and more.

Yes, Which Came First? Chicken and Egg Sammies Deluxe 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!