Description
Wrapping crispy chicken cordon bleu inside golden, cheesy pastry makes dinner feel like a delightful culinary adventure. Melted Swiss, ham, and tender chicken create a satisfying roll that brings comfort straight to your plate.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1 ½ cups chicken breast, shredded
- ½ cup ham, thinly sliced
Cheese and Binding:
- 1 cup Swiss cheese, shredded
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 refrigerated pizza crust
- ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix 1 ½ cups shredded chicken, ½ cup ham slices, 1 cup Swiss cheese, and ¼ cup Dijon mustard in a bowl until well combined.
- Stretch the refrigerated pizza crust on a floured surface, ensuring it’s flat and even.
- Spread the chicken and ham mixture across the crust, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges for sealing.
- Carefully roll the crust into a tight log, pinching the edges and ends to seal in the filling completely.
- Transfer the Stromboli seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried parsley, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Brush the butter mixture generously over the Stromboli’s surface.
- Sprinkle ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs evenly across the top for a crispy texture.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the exterior turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from the oven and let the Stromboli rest for 5 minutes before slicing to help it set.
Notes
- Use refrigerated pizza dough at room temperature for easier rolling and a more tender crust.
- Add extra flavor by mixing herbs like thyme or rosemary into the chicken filling for deeper taste complexity.
- Ensure your ham and chicken are finely chopped to help the filling distribute evenly throughout the Stromboli.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the pizza dough with a gluten-free alternative and use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 371 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 782 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 94 mg