Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf brings classic French-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table with a tasty twist on traditional meatloaf. Ham, Swiss cheese, and tender ground chicken combine into a hearty meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 6 slices Black Forest ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, divided
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
Instructions
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 lbs ground chicken, ½ diced onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten egg, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, ½ cup parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ cup panko. Mix thoroughly until your ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Line your work surface with parchment paper and press the chicken mixture into a 10×12 inch rectangle about ½ inch thick. Layer 6 slices of Black Forest ham across the surface, followed by 6 slices of Swiss cheese.
- Using the parchment paper as support, carefully roll the meat mixture from the short end, creating a tight cylinder. Ensure your seam is pinched closed and positioned facing downward.
- Transfer the rolled meatloaf into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan. Brush 2 tablespoons melted butter across the top surface and generously sprinkle the remaining ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the loaf pan in a 350°F oven and bake for exactly 60 minutes. Your meatloaf needs to reach an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- During baking, prepare your sauce by melting 2 tablespoons butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute, then gradually stream in 1 ½ cups milk while continuously stirring.
- Add 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and ⅓ cup parmesan to your sauce. Simmer and stir for 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a smooth consistency.
- Remove the meatloaf and allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle the warm Dijon sauce over each serving and enjoy your creation.
Notes
- Always use fresh ground chicken for the best texture and flavor in your meatloaf.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- When rolling the meatloaf, use the parchment paper as a guide to help create a tight, even roll that holds its shape.
- For a gluten-free version, swap panko breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure all other ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 6
- Calories: 452 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg