Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli wraps up all the classic flavors of the beloved Swiss-inspired dish into one killer rolled-up meal that brings serious comfort to your dinner table. Melted cheese, tender chicken, and crispy ham get tucked inside golden brown pastry dough, creating a delicious twist on two favorite comfort classics that will have your family asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb pizza dough
- 1 ½ cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or sliced
- 6–8 slices turkey ham
- 1 ½ cups shredded Swiss cheese
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- All-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Dust your work surface with all-purpose flour. Stretch the 1 lb pizza dough into a 10-14 inch rectangle, ensuring an even thickness.
- Spread 2 tbsp Dijon mustard across the dough’s surface, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Arrange 6-8 turkey ham slices evenly across the dough, covering most of the mustard-coated surface.
- Distribute 1 ½ cups shredded chicken breast uniformly over the ham, creating a consistent layer.
- Sprinkle 1 ½ cups Swiss cheese across the chicken, ensuring complete coverage.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long edge, pressing gently to compact the filling.
- Pinch and seal the seams thoroughly, tucking the ends underneath to prevent filling from escaping.
- Transfer the rolled stromboli seam-side down onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg, creating a golden sheen.
- Dust the top with ½ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp Italian seasoning, and optional 2 tbsp grated Parmesan.
- Create 4-5 shallow diagonal slits across the top to allow steam release.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes until the exterior turns deep golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest 5 minutes before slicing into sections.
Notes
- Always use cold ingredients straight from the refrigerator to help maintain the dough’s structure and prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Seal the edges of the stromboli carefully to prevent cheese from leaking during baking, which can make your baking sheet messy.
- For a crispier crust, brush the top with egg wash and sprinkle with a light layer of grated Parmesan cheese before baking.
- If preparing for gluten-sensitive guests, swap traditional pizza dough for a gluten-free alternative made from almond or cauliflower flour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg