Cordon Bleu Meatballs

Gabriela Morales
Chicken cordon bleu is a well-known dish of Swiss origin that consists of breaded chicken breast filled with cheese and ham. We take this classic to another level and prepare these delicious cordon bleu meatballs made with ground chicken filled with ham and cheese, bathed in a creamy tomato sauce. This innovative variant of the famous dish is perfect for cooking something different and breaking the routine. The meatballs can be made with beef, chicken, or fish. They are popular in various cultures and very versatile in their preparation. And now you know how to make cordon bleu meatballs and enjoy this variant with chicken meat. You will love them!
Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón
5
|
7 comentarios
586
Favorites
Collections
Planner
Grocery List
Ingredients
4
Servings
  • 1/2 kilos ground chicken
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 cup deli ham, diced
  • 1 cup Oaxaca cheese, shredded
  • 2 eggs, beaten for breading
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs, for breading
  • vegetable oil, for frying
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, for the sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped for the sauce
  • 1/2 white onions, chopped for the sauce
  • 5 tomatoes, quartered, for the sauce
  • 2 chipotle chiles, for the sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth, for the sauce
  • 1 cup cream cheese, for the sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream, for the sauce
  • fresh oregano, for decoration
Preparation
1h
10 mins
Low
  • For the meatballs, in a bowl mix the ground chicken with salt and pepper to taste, form the meatballs, fill with diced ham and a bit of shredded cheese, set aside.
  • To bread, dip the meatballs in the egg and coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Heat a pot over medium heat with the oil and fry the meatballs until well cooked. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
  • For the sauce, heat a pan over medium heat with a square of oil and fry the garlic with the onion, tomato, and chipotle chili until the tomatoes almost break down. Fill with chicken broth and cook until reduced. Blend with cream cheese and cream until you obtain a smooth sauce.
  • Serve a pool of sauce on each plate, place the meatballs, and decorate with oregano.

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Do you want to know what other nutrients this or other recipes have?
Provided by