Description
This Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatloaf with Creamy Mushroom Sauce recipe combines the flavors of the classic dish into a comforting meatloaf. Ground chicken is mixed with breadcrumbs, seasonings, ham, and Swiss cheese, then baked to perfection and served with a luscious mushroom sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 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
- 4 ounces deli ham, chopped
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (plus extra for topping if desired)
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the meatloaf: Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes. Mix ground chicken, egg, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Fold in ham and Swiss cheese. Shape into a loaf and bake for 45–50 minutes.
- Make the mushroom sauce: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté mushrooms, add garlic, flour, chicken broth, and cream. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Let the meatloaf rest, then slice and serve with mushroom sauce.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken or use Gruyère instead of Swiss cheese for a different flavor.
- This dish goes well with mashed potatoes, green beans, or a light salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of loaf with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
