Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf brings together the classic flavors of a beloved dish in a comforting, hearty format that will make your dinner table sing with delight. Packed with savory ham, melty Swiss cheese, and tender ground chicken, this meatloaf delivers a crowd-pleasing meal your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 6 slices ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 large egg
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
- Mix 1 lb ground chicken with 1 cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup milk, 1 large egg, 1 tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a bowl until thoroughly combined.
- Grease a loaf pan and transfer the chicken mixture, carefully shaping it into an even loaf with your hands.
- Create a layer of 6 ham slices across the top of your meatloaf, covering the entire surface.
- Arrange 6 Swiss cheese slices directly on top of the ham, ensuring complete coverage.
- Place the loaf pan in a preheated 375°F oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese over the meatloaf during the final 5 minutes of baking to create a golden, melted topping.
- Remove from the oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps the proteins settle and makes slicing easier.
- Optionally garnish with 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley before serving for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Lean ground chicken works best for a tender meatloaf, keeping the texture light and preventing dryness.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk first to help bind the meat and create a more moist final dish.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches the safe internal temperature of 165°F without overcooking.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs to maintain the same texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour - 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 357 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg