Chicken Cordon Bleu

prep time: 10 minutes cook time: 15 minutes yield: 8 servings

I love this recipe. I’m not a huge poultry fan, but even I
will say that this dish is divine.

browned butter cheese sauce

½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
½ cup beef or chicken bone broth, homemade (here)
or store-bought
1 ounce cream cheese (2 tablespoons)
10 ounces Swiss cheese, shredded
Fine sea salt

8 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
8 slices Swiss cheese
8 slices cooked deli ham
1 cup powdered Parmesan cheese (see here)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon ghee or coconut oil, for the skillet
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

1. To make the sauce, heat the butter in a large
   saucepan over high heat for about 5 minutes, whisking.