Description
Indulge in a delicious twist on a classic dish with this Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf topped with a creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for a comforting dinner that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup diced cooked ham
- 3/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and prepare baking sheet or loaf pan.
- Make the Meatloaf: Combine chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in ham and Swiss cheese. Shape into a loaf and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté mushrooms, garlic, then add flour, broth, cream, and mustard. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Rest meatloaf, slice, and top with mushroom sauce. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Substitute mozzarella for Swiss cheese if desired.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a light salad.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf with sauce
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
