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Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu is a low-carb version of a classic chicken dish. Smoky ham and Swiss cheese tucked inside a tender chicken breast for a crowd-pleaser hit for people of all ages. A rich and easy-to-make creamy sauce adds a fancy touch to this comfort food, taking it from good to exceptionally great.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken cordon bleu, keto chicken cordon bleu
Servings: 4
Calories: 695kcal
Author: Jessica Haggard

Equipment

Ingredients

For the chicken

  • 4 whole chicken breasts boneless skinless, approximately 6 ounces each, see notes
  • 4 slices ham thinly sliced
  • 6 slices Swiss cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

For the sauce

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Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 °F.
  • Lay the chicken flat on a cutting board and place 1½ pieces of cheese with 1 piece of ham toward one edge of each piece. Season with salt and pepper. Roll the chicken tightly and use two toothpicks, one on each side, to hold it closed.
  • Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes until the internal temperature is 165 °F.
  • While the chicken is baking, cook the sauce in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Melt the butter, add broth, cream, and cream cheese. Mix until the cream cheese melts. Stir in the mustard, parsley, and garlic powder. Slowly add the Parmesan cheese, a few tablespoons at a time, stirring in between each addition. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving with a generous portion of sauce poured over the top.

Notes

  • Tenderize chicken. Arrange the chicken on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Pound from the center (thickest part of the chicken breast) out to the edges with a mallet until the chicken breast is uniformly thin. 
  • Taste and adjust. I always recommend tasting while making the sauce so you can get to know the dish and adjust the seasoning as you like best. 
  • Rewarm the sauce. If the sauce separates upon cooling, warm it on low heat and whisk until smooth again. 
Serve: Serve with your favorite side dish or salad for a simple dinner. Roasted vegetables pair well with chicken Cordon Bleu. 
Store: Transfer leftover chicken into an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. You can pop it in the microwave for a few minutes to reheat. Or reheat in a preheated 350 F oven in a covered baking dish for 10-15 minutes or until warmed through. Avoid reheating the chicken Cordon Bleu multiple times to maintain the creamy texture and flavors. 

Nutrition

Calories: 695kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Sodium: 1372mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Net Carbohydrates: 2g
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