Description
Succulent chicken cordon bleu meatloaf blends classic comfort with gourmet flair, marrying tender ground chicken, savory ham, and melted Swiss cheese. Rich layers of flavor promise a hearty meal that delights your taste buds and brings warmth to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 4 slices ham
- 4 slices Swiss cheese
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and ready a standard loaf pan.
- Thoroughly blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, milk, seasonings, creating a uniform meat mixture.
- Distribute half the chicken mixture evenly across the bottom of the loaf pan, ensuring a smooth, compact layer.
- Arrange a complete layer of ham slices directly over the initial chicken base.
- Cover the ham with a consistent layer of cheese slices, maintaining full coverage.
- Carefully spread the remaining chicken mixture over the cheese, gently pressing and sealing the edges to create a complete seal.
- Transfer the loaf pan to the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, checking for complete internal cooking.
- Remove from oven and allow the meatloaf to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the juices to redistribute and stabilize.
- Slice into portions and serve warm, revealing the delicious ham and cheese interior.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with turkey for a leaner protein option that maintains similar texture and flavor profile.
- Create a gluten-free version by using almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs.
- Enhance moisture by adding a splash of chicken broth to the meat mixture, preventing potential dryness during baking.
- Experiment with different cheese varieties like Swiss, provolone, or smoked gouda to customize flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 740 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg