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Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli

A fun, handheld twist on the classic Chicken Cordon Bleu featuring chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese rolled in golden baked dough.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Fusion, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling
  • 2 chicken breasts thinly pounded
  • 4 slices ham
  • 4 slices Swiss cheese
Dough
  • 1 sheet puff pastry or pizza dough
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling pin

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pound chicken breasts until evenly thin. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Lay ham and Swiss cheese on each chicken breast. Spread Dijon mustard if using.
  4. Roll chicken tightly around filling and secure with toothpicks.
  5. Roll out dough and place chicken rolls on it. Fold and seal into Stromboli shape.
  6. Brush entire Stromboli with beaten egg. Score top lightly.
  7. Bake 25–30 minutes until golden and chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Remove toothpicks. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
  9. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary before baking. Can be frozen unbaked for later use.