Description
If chicken cordon bleu and meatloaf had a baby, this would be it — juicy, cheesy, and wrapped in smoky ham with a buttery Dijon glaze on top. Perfect for when you’re craving comfort food with a little twist!
Ingredients
1 ½ lbs ground chicken (93/7 works best)
1 cup breadcrumbs (regular or panko)
1 large egg
¼ cup milk
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
4–5 slices deli ham (thin-sliced, good quality)
4–5 slices Swiss cheese (or provolone)
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard (for glaze)
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, Dijon, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined.
On the lined sheet, shape the mixture into a rectangle about 9×12 inches.
Layer ham slices down the center, leaving a 1-inch border. Place Swiss cheese over the ham.
Use the parchment to help roll the meat around the filling like a jelly roll. Seal edges and shape into a loaf.
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, melted butter, and honey. Brush over the top of the loaf.
Bake for 45–50 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F. Tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing to help the cheese set and juices redistribute.
Notes
Ground turkey can be used instead of chicken
Mozzarella or provolone are great cheese swaps
Add sautéed spinach for color and extra nutrients
Chilling the loaf for 15–20 minutes before baking helps it hold shape
Line your pan — cheese may ooze a bit
Use a thermometer to avoid overcooking
Resting is key — don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 50
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg