Ham and Gruyère Stuffed Chicken with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes & Sautéed Spinach
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

A family-friendly twist on the classic French bistro sandwich—melted Gruyère and ham layered with tender chicken breast in a buttery skillet, served alongside crispy fingerling potatoes and garlicky wilted spinach. Perfect for introducing kids to sophisticated flavors without any complexity!
Ingredients
- 4 fillets boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 6 oz each, about 1.5 lbs total
- 8 slices smoked ham, about 8 oz, thinly sliced
- 8 slices Gruyère cheese, about 8 oz, or use Swiss if unavailable
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2 tablespoons whole grain mustard, for spreading
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped, or 1 tsp dried
- 1.5 lbs fingerling potatoes, halved lengthwise
- 6 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, for potatoes


