Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli brings together the classic flavors of a favorite dish rolled up in a warm, cheesy pastry that makes dinner feel like a special treat. Crispy on the outside and packed with savory ham and Swiss cheese, this crowd-pleasing meal turns your kitchen into a delightful Italian-French fusion experience.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound cooked boneless, skinless chicken breast, shredded or chopped
- 6 slices deli-style ham
- 8 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
Dough and Binding:
- 1 sheet refrigerated pizza dough
- 1 egg, beaten
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- Cooking spray or parchment paper
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray.
- Stretch your pizza dough into a rectangular shape on a clean countertop, giving yourself enough space to work.
- Spread 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon mayonnaise evenly across the dough, keeping a 1-inch border clear around the edges.
- Layer 8 slices of Swiss cheese across the mustard base, covering the surface completely.
- Arrange 6 slices of ham over the cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Distribute 1 pound of cooked, shredded chicken on top of the ham layer.
- Starting from the long side, carefully roll the dough into a compact log, folding and tucking the ends to seal in the filling.
- Position the rolled stromboli seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the entire surface with 1 beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon dried parsley over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the crust turns a deep golden brown and the cheese bubbles.
- Allow the stromboli to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Check cheese slice thickness to ensure even melting and prevent gaps in filling.
- Seal the edges tightly when rolling to prevent cheese and filling from leaking during baking.
- Room temperature dough rolls more easily and prevents tearing when stretching.
- For a gluten-free version, swap pizza dough with a cauliflower crust or gluten-free pizza dough alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 37 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg