Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf blends classic comfort with gourmet flair, wrapping tender chicken around savory ham and melted Swiss cheese. Hearty slices promise a delightful dinner that satisfies both traditional and adventurous palates.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground chicken
- 6 slices deli ham
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Combine ground chicken with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl, thoroughly blending all ingredients.
- Carefully distribute half of the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared loaf pan, creating a uniform base layer.
- Arrange ham slices in a neat, overlapping pattern directly on top of the initial meat layer.
- Distribute Swiss cheese slices uniformly over the ham, ensuring complete coverage.
- Spread Dijon mustard in a thin, consistent layer across the cheese surface.
- Gently place the remaining chicken mixture over the cheese and mustard, carefully sealing the edges to create a complete enclosure.
- Transfer the loaf pan to the preheated oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps maintain moisture and makes slicing easier.
- Slice and serve the meatloaf warm, revealing the delicious ham and cheese center.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is fresh and lean for optimal texture and flavor profile.
- Pat ham and cheese dry before layering to prevent excess moisture in the meatloaf.
- Use a meat thermometer to accurately check internal temperature, avoiding overcooking.
- Try different cheese varieties like provolone or gruyère for unique taste variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg