Description
Savory chicken cordon bleu meatloaf brings Swiss and French culinary traditions together in one comforting dish. Rich ham and melted cheese nestled inside juicy ground chicken create a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein Ingredients:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, herbs, seasonings, egg, salt, and pepper until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Carefully layer half the chicken mixture into the prepared loaf pan, creating a uniform base.
- Arrange ham slices and Swiss cheese evenly across the first chicken layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently spread the remaining chicken mixture over the ham and cheese, pressing down to create a sealed, compact loaf.
- Whisk Dijon mustard and honey together in a small bowl, then generously brush the glaze across the meatloaf’s surface.
- Lightly drizzle olive oil over the glazed top to enhance browning and flavor.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature reaches 165F (74C) and the surface turns a rich golden brown.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps retain moisture and makes slicing easier before serving.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is freshly purchased to maintain moisture and prevent dry texture.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crispiness and lighter meatloaf consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like provolone or Gruyère for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 790 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg