Description
Hearty chicken cordon bleu meatloaf brings Swiss and French culinary traditions together in one comforting dish. Savory ham, melted cheese, and juicy chicken create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Binders and Seasonings:
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional Glaze:
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a loaf pan with non-stick spray or parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, egg, milk, and dry seasonings until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully spread half of the chicken mixture into the prepared loaf pan, creating an even base layer.
- Arrange ham slices uniformly across the initial chicken layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Strategically place Swiss cheese slices over the ham, maintaining a consistent distribution.
- Gently cover the ham and cheese with remaining chicken mixture, sealing the filling completely and smoothing the top surface.
- Whisk Dijon mustard and honey together, then generously brush the glaze over the meatloaf’s exterior.
- Transfer pan to preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, verifying doneness when internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, enabling juices to redistribute before slicing.
- Slice into thick portions and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize breadcrumbs by using gluten-free options like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for low-carb diets.
- Select lean ground chicken to keep the meatloaf moist while reducing overall fat content.
- Enhance flavor profiles by substituting ham with prosciutto or turkey bacon for varied taste experiences.
- Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the chicken mixture for extra aromatic depth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg