Description
Indulge in the delicious fusion of Chicken Cordon Bleu and classic meatloaf with this flavorful and comforting recipe. Layers of ground chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, and a crunchy Parmesan topping make every bite a delight.
Ingredients
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For the Meatloaf:
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Filling and Topping:
- 6 slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
- Mix Meatloaf: Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, spices in a bowl.
- Layer: Press half of the mixture into the pan, add ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, then the remaining meat mixture.
- Add Topping: Mix Parmesan, breadcrumbs, butter; sprinkle over meatloaf.
- Bake: Bake for 55-65 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed spinach between ham and cheese.
- Substitute mozzarella for Swiss cheese if desired.
- Pair with Dijon sauce or chicken gravy for a classic touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
