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Chicken cordon bleu meatloaf loaf sliced and topped with creamy Dijon sauce and crispy breadcrumb crust

Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf

chef Laya
This chicken cordon bleu meatloaf combines juicy ground chicken, savory ham slices, and gooey Swiss cheese in an easy loaf pan recipe. It delivers all the classic cordon bleu flavors—ham, Swiss, chicken—in comforting meatloaf form with optional creamy Dijon gravy. Perfect family dinner!
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Prepr Time 20 minutes
Cooking Time 50 minutes
ToTal Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Type of plate main dish
kitchen American, Comfort Food
Serving 6

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaf:

  • 2 lbs 900g ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup plain breadcrumbs or Panko
  • 2 tsp minced onion or ½ tsp onion powder
  • 1½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp dried parsley
  • 1½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise keeps meatloaf moist
  • 6 slices thin deli ham Virginia ham works best
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese thinly sliced
  • ¾ cup Panko breadcrumbs for crunchy topping

For Creamy Dijon Gravy (Optional):

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup milk whole or 2%
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

Preheat and Prep

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

Mix Meatloaf Base

  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, ¼ cup breadcrumbs, minced onion, garlic powder, parsley, salt, pepper, and mayonnaise. Mix gently with hands until just combined.
  • Layer the Loaf
  • Press half the chicken mixture evenly into the bottom of the loaf pan. Layer 6 ham slices over the chicken, followed by 6 Swiss cheese slices. Top with remaining chicken mixture, pressing gently to seal edges completely.

Add Crunchy Topping

  • Sprinkle Panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the meatloaf.

Bake

  • Bake for 45-55 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and top is golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.

Make Dijon Gravy (Optional)

  • Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in cream, milk, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire. Simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes). Stir in Parmesan. Season to taste.

Serve

  • Slice meatloaf and serve with gravy, mashed potatoes, and green vegetables.

Notes

Nutritional Benefits (Per Serving, Approximate)

  • High Protein: ~30g per serving from chicken and cheese supports muscle maintenance
  • Calcium: Swiss cheese and Parmesan provide bone-healthy calcium
  • B Vitamins: Chicken offers B3, B6 for energy metabolism
  • Selenium & Phosphorus: Support immune function and antioxidant protection
  • Balanced Meal: Moderate carbs from breadcrumbs, healthy fats from mayo/cream
Note: Using lean ground chicken keeps it lighter than beef meatloaf. Skip gravy for lower calories (~350 kcal/serving without).