Description
Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic dish, layering juicy ground chicken with ham and Swiss cheese, then baking it into a comforting and flavorful meatloaf.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp butter (optional, for topping)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Press half the chicken mixture into the bottom of the loaf pan.
- Layer with ham slices, then Swiss cheese, and spread Dijon mustard over the cheese.
- Top with the remaining chicken mixture and smooth the surface. Dot with butter if desired.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped parsley if using and serve.
Notes
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the meatloaf is fully cooked.
- Feel free to swap Swiss cheese with provolone or mozzarella for a different flavor.
- Leftovers make excellent sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg