Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli wraps tender chicken, ham, and melty Swiss into a golden, crispy roll that brings dinner excitement right to your table. Spiraled with rich flavors and baked until perfectly golden, this stromboli turns an ordinary meal into something special your family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein and Cheese:
- 1 pound pizza dough
- 1.5 cups cooked chicken breast, sliced or shredded
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 4 slices turkey ham or beef-style deli ham
Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Your workspace should be clean and ready.
- Dust your work surface with flour. Roll the 1 pound pizza dough into a rectangle measuring exactly 10×14 inches.
- Spread 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard across the center of the dough, leaving a 1-inch border. Add an optional thin layer of 1 tablespoon mayonnaise for extra creaminess.
- Layer 6-8 Swiss cheese slices down the center of the dough. Add 4 slices of turkey ham or deli ham on top of the cheese.
- Distribute 1½ cups of cooked chicken breast evenly over the ham layer. Ensure the filling covers the center section completely.
- Carefully fold the long sides of the dough over the filling. Tuck and pinch the short ends to seal completely, preventing ingredients from leaking.
- Transfer the stromboli seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Cut 3-4 small diagonal slits across the top for steam release.
- Whisk 1 beaten egg and brush the entire surface generously. Sprinkle ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon dried parsley over the top.
- Optional: Dust 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese over the egg wash for extra flavor.
- Bake at 400°F for 22-25 minutes until the exterior turns deep golden brown and looks crispy.
- Remove from oven and immediately brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter for a glossy finish.
- Allow the stromboli to rest for 5 minutes. Slice diagonally and serve while the cheese remains melted and gooey.
Notes
- Swap ham with turkey or prosciutto for different flavor profiles and dietary needs.
- Allow dough to rest at room temperature for easier rolling and preventing tears.
- Use a sharp knife to create clean, even steam vents without crushing the delicate dough.
- For gluten-free version, substitute regular dough with cauliflower or almond flour crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 405 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg