Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs

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These chicken Cordon Bleu meatballs have everything — chicken, ham, Swiss cheese, a crispy coating, and a creamy sauce, in a fun meatball form.

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Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin
Nicole McLaughlin

Nicole McLaughlin produces the educational and entertaining food series from Allrecipes; You Can Cook That. She is known for her relatability with the home-cook audience. With over 20 years in the culinary world, she is able to effectively deliver a bounty of knowledge, with a side of sarcastic wit.

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Updated on November 19, 2024
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rimmed plate of chicken cordon bleu meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, and broccoli
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Freeze Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
12 meatballs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Meatballs

  • 1/4 cup minced shallot

  • 1/4 cup half-and-half cream

  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley, plus more for garnish

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs, divided

  • 1/2 cup finely chopped deli ham (about 3 ounces)

  • 1 pound ground chicken

  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs

  • 2 ounces Swiss cheese, cut into 12 cubes

  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • 1 cup half-and-half cream or milk

  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Directions

  1. Combine shallot, half and half, parsley, egg, and 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl and stir together. 

  2. Add ham and chicken; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix all ingredients together just until uniform. 

  3. Add remaining Italian bread crumbs and panko to a shallow dish and stir to combine. Roll meat mixture into 12 balls and stuff a Swiss cheese cube into the center. Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until evenly coated; place on a plate or baking sheet. Freeze meatballs for 10 minutes.

  4. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and set a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet. 

  5. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer meatballs to the prepared wire rack.

  6. Bake meatballs in the preheated oven until an instant read thermometer, inserted near the center, reads 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes.

  7. Meanwhile, make sauce. Wipe skillet clean and melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Whisk in broth and half-and-half. Stir in mustard, salt, and pepper and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat and simmer until sauce is rich and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.

  8. Serve meatballs with Dijon cream sauce.

    rimmed plate of chicken cordon bleu meatballs with sauce, mashed potatoes, and broccoli

    Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

499 Calories
32g Fat
24g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 499
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 32g 41%
Saturated Fat 12g 60%
Cholesterol 155mg 52%
Sodium 1134mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 30g 59%
Vitamin C 2mg 3%
Calcium 206mg 16%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 774mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.