Description
Delicious and comforting, this Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf with Creamy Dijon Gravy is a flavorful twist on a classic dish. Juicy ground chicken loaded with savory ham and Swiss cheese, topped with a luscious Dijon gravy, makes for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1½ pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 ounces sliced deli ham (chopped)
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (divided)
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
For the Creamy Dijon Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for gravy)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the meatloaf: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, spices, ham, half of the Swiss cheese, and Dijon mustard. Press into a loaf pan and bake.
- Make the gravy: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add broth, cream, and Dijon mustard. Season and cook until thickened.
- Finish and serve: Let the meatloaf rest, slice, and serve with gravy. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- This recipe can be made with ground turkey as well.
- Add chopped spinach for extra nutrients.
- The Dijon gravy complements mashed potatoes or steamed veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with gravy
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
