Description
Tender chicken cordon bleu meatballs stuffed with melted Swiss cheese and topped with a creamy Dijon Parmesan sauce. These savory meatballs are rich, cheesy, and perfect for comforting family meals or easy entertaining.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 oz Swiss cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix until just combined without overmixing.
- Take a small portion of the chicken mixture, flatten it slightly, and place a cube of Swiss cheese in the center.
- Shape the chicken mixture around the cheese to form a meatball.
- Arrange the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18 to 20 minutes or until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute to form a smooth roux.
- Slowly whisk in the milk until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in Dijon mustard and Parmesan cheese until fully melted and combined.
- Pour the creamy sauce over the warm meatballs before serving.
Notes
- Swiss cheese provides the classic chicken cordon bleu flavor, but mozzarella or cheddar also work well.
- Avoid overmixing the chicken mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking for extra texture.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze cooked meatballs for up to 2 months and thaw before reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
