Chicken Breasts with Peach, Brie, and Swiss Cheese
4 servings Chicken Breasts with Peach, Brie, and Swiss Cheese is an old-school hit from restaurants in the Czech Republic. Even though it is now less common, I still find this meal really original and fascinating. It may sound unusual to you, but if you try it, you will agree that it... Read more ... tastes great, and you will end up cooking this meal again and again! Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder February 15, 2024 25 min.25 min.1/5 25 min. 25 min. 1/5 Ingredients: Chicken: 4 PCS of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (about 1 ½ - 2 LB) salt pepper - ideally freshly ground2 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed)8 slices of Swiss cheese (or Havarti)4 slices of Brie cheese4 halves of peaches - canned, drained (reserve liquid)½ cup of liquid from can (adjust if needed)½ stick of unsalted butter (2 OZ, sliced into about 8 thick slices) 4 PCS of chicken breasts - skinless and boneless (about 1 ½ - 2 LB) salt pepper - ideally freshly ground 2 TBSP of frying oil (any kind) (adjust if needed) 8 slices of Swiss cheese (or Havarti) 4 slices of Brie cheese 4 halves of peaches - canned, drained (reserve liquid) ½ cup of liquid from can (adjust if needed) ½ stick of unsalted butter (2 OZ, sliced into about 8 thick slices) Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer)1x Plastic Wrap1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (12″ or more and ovenproof)1x Turner1x Cooking Spoon (or regular spoon)1x French Whisk 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Meat Mallet (tendorizer) 1x Plastic Wrap 1x Large Fry Pan or Sauté Pan (12″ or more and ovenproof) 1x Turner 1x Cooking Spoon (or regular spoon) 1x French Whisk Directions: 1. Meat preparation: 1.1. Make sure that the chicken breasts are properly rinsed under cold water and the unwanted parts are removed. 1.2. Perform a butterfly cut to open up the chicken breast. 1.3. Pound the chicken breasts over plastic film to ¼” thickness using a meat mallet. 1.4. Salt and pepper from both sides. 2. Pan sear with finishing in the oven: 2.1. Set oven to preheat at 350°F. 2.2. Preheat the fry pan on medium-high heat with 2 TBSP of frying oil. Note: If chicken breasts are bigger, you may need to work in batches or use two pans). 2.3. Briefly sear on one side until a nice sear is reached (about 1 – 2 minutes). 2.4. Turn and add on the top of each: 1 slice of cheese 1 slice of brie 1 half of the peach 1 slice of cheese (on top of all of this) 2.5. Pour evenly over: ½ cup of juice from peach compote 2.6. Add on the top of each: 2 slices of butter 2.7. Finish in a preheated oven until the cheese melts and the chicken breasts are fully cooked (about 2 – 3 minutes). * 3. Optionally, prepare gravy: 3.1. When cooked, remove chicken breasts from the pan and place aside. 3.2. Place the pan with cooking juices on medium-high heat. 3.3. Add: 1 cup of chicken broth 1 TSP of flour Whisk (while cooking) until it’s fully incorporated. 3.4. Then, cook with occasional whisking until gravy thickens (about 1 – 2 minutes). 4. Plating & serving: 4.1. Place on a plate and pour gravy over. 4.2. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. 4.3. Serve with fries, potatoes or your favorite side. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. 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