Chicken Mornay Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking, optional if preparing fresh chicken)
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups whole milk, warmed
• ½ cup chicken stock, warmed (optional for enhanced depth)
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (adds warmth and complexity)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup grated Gruyère cheese, divided (¾ cup for sauce, ¼ cup for topping)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs (for a crunchy topping)
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped