Description
These Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs are packed with deliciousness! Featuring ground chicken, ham, and swiss cheese, they’re a simple and mouthwatering choice for dinner, sure to impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 pound shaved ham chopped
- 4 ounces swiss cheese shredded
- 1/4 cup panko crumbs
- 1/4 cup parmesan grated
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3/4 cup panko crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter salted, melted
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/4 cup parmesan grated
- 3 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon dry white wine or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, chopped ham, shredded swiss cheese, 1/4 cup panko, Parmesan, egg, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper thoroughly without overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and arrange on a lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup panko with melted butter. Coat meatballs in this mixture, pressing to adhere before returning them to the baking sheet.
- Bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- In a skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and whisk in flour until well combined. Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth without lumps.
- Add Parmesan, dijon mustard, white wine or lemon juice, salt, and pepper, stirring until the sauce is creamy.
- Remove from heat and add cooked meatballs, mixing gently to coat them in the sauce.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley, or over noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For extra flavor, substitute the white wine with lemon juice.
Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
These meatballs freeze well for a quick weeknight meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 736mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 113mg