Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs
Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs deliver juicy bites of ground chicken studded with savory ham and pockets of melty Swiss, finished with a creamy Dijon pan sauce. The contrast of a crisp crumb exterior and rich, tangy sauce makes them special for weeknight dinners or casual entertaining, especially served over rice, noodles, or roasted vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 52 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 6
- Heart Health
- 56
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine the shallot, half and half, parsley, egg, and 1/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs, and stir to blend.
- 2
Add the ham and chicken; season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix just until the mixture is uniform.
- 3
In a shallow dish, add the remaining Italian breadcrumbs and the panko, and stir to combine.
- 4
Roll the meat mixture into 12 balls and press a Swiss cheese cube into the center of each.
- 5
Roll each ball in the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated; place them on a plate or baking sheet.
- 6
Freeze the meatballs for 10 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and place a wire rack inside a rimmed baking sheet.
- 8
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning, until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes. Transfer the meatballs to the prepared wire rack.
- 9
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the center registers 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 minutes.
- 10
Meanwhile, make the sauce.
- 11
Wipe the skillet clean and melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
- 12
Whisk in the broth and half-and-half. Stir in the mustard, salt, and pepper, and bring to a simmer.
- 13
Reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce is rich and creamy, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
- 14
Serve the meatballs with the Dijon cream sauce.
- Calories 453.45 kcal High 23%
- Protein 29.54 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 33.0 g 12%
- Total Fat 22.59 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 7.79 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 136.98 mg High 46%
- Sodium 601.94 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 1.5 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.48 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 103.38 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 2.42 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 140.97 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 25.28 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 4.76 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu Style Meatballs is made with 19 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 453.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Broth, Eggs. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 453.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 14 steps.
- Is Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs healthy?
- Chicken Cordon Bleu–Style Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 453.45 calories and 29.54 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 601.94 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.79 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Mustard, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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