Description
A savory and comforting meatloaf inspired by Chicken Cordon Bleu, featuring layers of ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a creamy Dijon gravy. Perfect for a quick, flavorful dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons minced onion
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 6 slices Virginia chicken ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Creamy Dijon Gravy:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup milk (skim or 1%)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, plain bread crumbs, minced onion, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, ground black pepper, and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
- Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Spread half of the chicken mixture evenly at the bottom.
- Lay 3 slices of Virginia chicken ham over the chicken mixture, followed by 3 slices of Swiss cheese.
- Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture, ham, and cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes, then sprinkle panko bread crumbs over the top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add heavy cream and milk, whisking continuously. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and Dijon mustard. Simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese, freshly grated nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest before slicing. Serve with the creamy Dijon gravy.
Notes
- Ensure the ground chicken is fresh for the best flavor.
- Let the meatloaf rest for a few minutes after baking to retain its juices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g