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Crispy keto chicken cordon bleu sliced to reveal melted Swiss cheese and savory ham inside.

Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu

Emily Carter
Tender chicken cutlets rolled with ham and Swiss cheese, coated in a crunchy low-carb crust, and served with a creamy Dijon Gruyere sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine French
Servings 8 servings
Calories 639 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat tenderizer
  • Food Processor
  • Large skillet
  • Saucepan
  • Toothpicks

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 2/3 pound of ham thinly sliced
  • 1/2 pound of Swiss cheese (I used Jarlesberg) thinly sliced
  • 2 whole eggs beaten
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 cup crushed pork rinds
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup Gruyere cheese grated
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon stone ground mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

To Make the Chicken

  • Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a cutting board and pound it with a meat tenderizer until it forms an even thin cutlet. The cutlet should flex easily for rolling while remaining intact with no torn spots.
  • Cover each cutlet with ham, then set the Swiss cheese over the ham rather than directly against the chicken. Leave a small border around the edges so the filling has room to stay enclosed.
  • Fold the ham edges around the cheese, roll the chicken up from the bottom, and secure the seam with toothpicks. The toothpicks should slide in with slight resistance and hold the roll firmly closed.
  • Add the Parmesan cheese, almond flour, pork rinds, smoked paprika, and ground pepper to a food processor and pulse until finely ground. The finished crumb blend should look uniform, with no large hard pieces remaining.
  • Transfer the crumb mixture to a shallow bowl and place the beaten eggs in a second bowl. Keeping the bowls separate makes it easier to coat each roll without clumps forming in the crumbs.
  • Dip each chicken roll in the beaten egg, then press it gently into the crumb mixture until coated on all sides. The coating should cling evenly, especially along the seam and both ends.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the butter and olive oil, brown the chicken on every side, then lower the heat to medium-low and cover until the chicken reaches at least 165°F. A steady sizzle and a deeply golden crust signal good browning before the covered finish cooks the center through.

To Make the Sauce

  • While the chicken cooks, melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat and simmer the chicken stock until it reduces by 1/3. The stock should smell more concentrated and leave a slightly thicker coating on the pan.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream, stone ground mustard, ground pepper, and a small pinch of salt. Keep the heat gentle so the cream warms with soft bubbles rather than a hard boil.
  • Simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, then gradually whisk in the grated Gruyere until the sauce thickens to your liking. The cheese should melt into a smooth, glossy sauce that coats the back of a spoon.
  • Remove the toothpicks from the cooked chicken, slice the rolls into pinwheels, and spoon the mustard cheese sauce over the top. Let the chicken sit briefly before slicing so the juices settle and the cheese center holds its shape.

Notes

Sealing tip: Wrap the ham completely around the cheese before rolling the cutlet to create a barrier that prevents cheese from leaking into the skillet.
Make-ahead: Assemble and secure the chicken rolls in advance, keeping them covered in the refrigerator. Wait to apply the egg wash and crumb breading until right before cooking so the crust stays crisp.
Reheating: Reheat leftover chicken in an oven or air fryer until hot and crisp again. Warm the sauce separately to prevent the breading from becoming soft.
Nutrition information is an estimate based on common ingredients and serving sizes. Values may vary depending on brands, portions, and substitutions.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu
Amount per Serving
Calories
639
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
 
19
g
119
%
Cholesterol
 
165
mg
55
%
Sodium
 
820
mg
36
%
Potassium
 
450
mg
13
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
58
g
116
%
Vitamin A
 
850
IU
17
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
420
mg
42
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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