Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf combines classic comfort with elegant French-inspired flavors. Swiss cheese and ham elevate this hearty main dish, delivering rich, satisfying results for dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) ground chicken
- 0.5 pounds (227 grams) sliced deli ham
- 0.5 pounds (227 grams) sliced Swiss cheese
Binding and Moisture Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup milk
Seasonings and Condiments:
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly coat a loaf pan with cooking spray or oil.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, and dry seasonings until ingredients are evenly distributed and consistent.
- Transfer half of the chicken mixture into the prepared loaf pan, creating an even base layer.
- Carefully arrange thin slices of ham across the first layer, ensuring complete coverage.
- Distribute Swiss cheese slices uniformly over the ham layer, maintaining an even thickness.
- Gently cover the ham and cheese with remaining chicken mixture, pressing edges to completely seal the filling.
- Whisk Dijon mustard and mayonnaise together until smooth, then generously spread the mixture across the meatloaf’s surface.
- Place meatloaf in preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, verifying doneness by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven and allow meatloaf to rest for 10 minutes, which helps stabilize juices and makes slicing easier.
- Slice into portions and serve warm.
Notes
- Test meat mixture consistency by gently squeezing a small amount; it should hold together without being too dense or crumbly.
- Prevent dryness by using ground chicken with slightly higher fat content, which helps maintain moisture during baking.
- Layer ham and cheese evenly to ensure each slice gets a balanced filling of rich, savory ingredients.
- Consider using gluten-free breadcrumbs to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 374 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg