Description
Savor classic chicken cordon bleu reinvented as a hearty meatloaf, blending Swiss cheese, ham, and tender chicken into one comforting dish. Served with a creamy sauce, this crowd-pleasing meal brings European-inspired flavors right to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 500 grams (17.6 ounces) ground chicken
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 egg
Binding and Seasoning:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese and Garnish:
- 1 cup Swiss cheese (shredded or sliced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Craft the foundational chicken mixture by blending ground chicken with breadcrumbs, milk, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until thoroughly incorporated. Preheat oven to 180C (350F).
- Spread the chicken mixture onto parchment paper, creating a uniform rectangular shape approximately 1/2 inch thick.
- Layer ham slices evenly across the chicken base, then distribute Swiss cheese strategically to ensure complete coverage.
- Utilize parchment paper as a rolling guide, carefully transform the mixture into a compact cylindrical formation, meticulously sealing edges to prevent ingredient spillage.
- Transfer the assembled roll to a greased baking dish, positioning the seam downward to maintain structural integrity.
- Roast in preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, verifying doneness by confirming internal temperature reaches 74C (165F).
- Simultaneously prepare complementary Dijon sauce by whisking mustard, mayonnaise, and optional honey, adjusting sweetness to personal preference.
- Remove meatloaf from oven and allow 5-minute resting period to stabilize internal temperature and enhance moisture retention.
- Slice meatloaf into elegant portions, drizzle with prepared sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for visual appeal and herbal notes.
Notes
- Prevent dryness by using ground chicken with slightly higher fat content for juicier results.
- Chill the meatloaf mixture briefly before rolling to help maintain structure and make rolling easier.
- Substitute ham with turkey ham or prosciutto for different flavor profiles or dietary restrictions.
- Use gluten-free breadcrumbs to make the recipe celiac-friendly without compromising texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg