Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf brings Swiss and French culinary traditions together in one hearty comfort dish. Melted cheese, ham, and seasoned ground chicken create a mouthwatering meal you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (500 g) ground chicken
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss or Gruyere cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare a loaf pan or baking sheet with light greasing or parchment paper.
- Mixing Ingredients: In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, milk, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until uniformly combined.
- Layering and Rolling: Spread the meat mixture into a rectangular shape on parchment paper, then strategically arrange ham slices across the surface, leaving a small margin. Distribute Swiss cheese slices evenly and carefully roll the entire mixture into a compact cylinder, using the parchment paper as a guide. Transfer the rolled meatloaf to the prepared pan with the seam facing downward.
- Topping and Seasoning: Combine melted butter with breadcrumbs and generously sprinkle over the meatloaf’s surface. Optional: Add an extra layer of shredded Swiss cheese for enhanced flavor.
- Baking Process: Roast in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, monitoring the internal temperature until it reaches 165F (74C). If the top begins browning too rapidly, shield with aluminum foil during the final cooking stage.
- Serving: Allow the meatloaf to rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice and plate with complementary side dishes.
Notes
- Press meatloaf edges firmly to prevent fillings from leaking during baking, ensuring a compact and neat presentation.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165F precisely, guaranteeing chicken is fully cooked and safe to eat.
- Mix ground chicken with milk and egg to maintain moisture, creating a tender and juicy meatloaf texture that doesn’t crumble.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like mozzarella or provolone, or add herbs like thyme or rosemary for extra flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg