Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake (Video)
If you don’t mind using the oven, this Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake is amazing; you won’t miss the breaded coating that’s usually found on Chicken Cordon Bleu.
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Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake!
I usually have fun coming up with low-carb recipe ideas for the blog and testing the recipes with my nephew Jake and my niece Kara. But I’m not going to lie, it can be frustrating sometimes. Recently this idea for Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake popped into my head, and both Kara and I loved the concept of layers of thinly sliced and barely-cooked chicken, ham, and cheese baked with a creamy sauce.
But when we made the recipe the way we had planned it (with a sauce that was mostly sour cream, with mayo, a little Dijon, and Parmesan) the sauce curdled and there was water in the bottom of the dish when we lifted up the pieces of chicken. Luckily it was so delicious that Kara and I were happy to work on the recipe again to get a sauce that wouldn’t cause you problems. (And we happily gobbled up the “failed” version too, and Kara’s kids loved it when she fed them the leftovers for dinner.)
For the keeper version you’re getting in this recipe, we whisked a little chicken stock into softened cream cheese and then mixed in mayo, sour cream, Dijon, and Parmesan for a slightly thicker sauce. We barely cooked the thin pieces of chicken, layered the chicken, ham, and cheese like before, and spread the sauce over. Then we held our breath while it baked, praying the new sauce wouldn’t separate. And it was a winner! And this is so, so, so delicious that if you like the idea of a Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake that has un-breaded chicken, ham, and cheese with a creamy sauce this just might become your favorite new dinner!
Preparing Ingredients for Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake:
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- Cut up the cream cheese into cubes and let it soften in a bowl or an extra-large measuring cup.
- Slice chicken in half lengthwise and cut the ham and Swiss cheese into pieces the right size to fit over a chicken breast.
- Rub each thin chicken cutlet with Poultry Seasoning (affiliate link), then heat olive oil and cook each piece of chicken just two minutes on each side.
- Check your cream cheese (microwave for a few seconds if it’s not soft enough to whisk), and whisk in the chicken stock, sour cream, mayo, Dijon, and Parmesan.
Assembling and Baking Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake:
- Lay the barely-cooked pieces of chicken out on paper towels, put another paper towel on top, and press to absorb any liquid.
- Put chicken pieces into a large baking dish. (I used a dish that was 10″ x 14″.)
- Top each piece of chicken with a slice of ham and a slice of Swiss cheese.
- Spread sauce over with a rubber scraper and top with freshly-grated Parmesan.
- Bake at 375F/190C for 35-40 minutes, or until the dish is bubbling hot and starting to brown on top.
Serve hot, and wait for compliments. This makes 8 servings, although hearty eaters might eat a whole chicken breast (2 pieces.) You could cut the recipe in half and only use 2 large chicken breasts, but I encourage you to make the whole amount because leftovers were great!
More Tasty Low-Carb Baked Chicken Recipes:
Low-Carb Baked Chicken Stuffed with Pesto and Cheese ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Baked Margherita Chicken ~ Shugary Sweets
Low-Carb Baked Chicken Nuggets ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
Crispy Italian Oven Chicken ~ Barefeet in the Kitchen
Easy Baked Pesto Chicken ~ Kalyn’s Kitchen
One Pan Baked Italian Chicken and Tomatoes ~ Real Housemoms
Weekend Food Prep:
This recipe has been added to a new category called Weekend Food Prep to help you find recipes you can prep or cook on the weekend and eat during the week!
Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake is so delicious that you definitely won't miss the breaded coating. Each chicken breast needs to be thick enough to slice lengthwise into two thin chicken cutlets. This recipe was created by Kalyn, with help from Kara in perfecting a sauce that worked! Nutrition information is automatically calculated by the Recipe Plug-In I am using. I am not a nutritionist and cannot guarantee 100% accuracy, since many variables affect those calculations.
Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake
Ingredients
Chicken Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients:
Instructions
Notes
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8
Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 480Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 13gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 1037mgCarbohydrates: 5gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 44g
Low-Carb Diet / Low-Glycemic Diet / South Beach Diet Suggestions:
This is a good side dish for any low-glycemic or low-carb diet. If you’re making this for the South Beach Diet you’d need to use reduced fat cheese, cream cheese, and sour cream, but I’m guessing it would still be an occasional treat if you’re strictly following South Beach.
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102 Comments on “Cheesy Creamy Low-Carb Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake (Video)”
Tried this last night & it was a hit for both my husband and me! Delicious!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for taking time to let me know.
First time making this. I even added some mozzarella on top. Delish! Love the family friendly recipes!
Great idea, glad you enjoyed it!
Hello, can this be prepared ahead before placing in the oven?
I have not done it that way. But I think it would work. I would recommend letting it sit out to come to room temperature before baking, otherwise the baking time will be longer and the top might get too brown. I’d love to hear how it works if you try it!
I’m a long time Kalyn recipe fan who has been away for a few years. My son has started to eat low carb and I knew just where to go for delicious recipes. This is the second recipe this weekend and a definite keeper! Made it just as the recipe was written and added roasted cauliflower and roasted mini peppers. We loved it! Thanks as always.
Welcome back Linda, so glad to hear you guys enjoyed it!
So i made your recipe. I did modify it. When i used chicken breasts i butterflied the breasts cooked and then placed ham and cheese on inside then on top. I also added a Tbsp of white wi e to sauce. I also made with chicken tenders. When i did this i sauteed then wrapped with cheese then ham and then placed shredded ham and cheese on top the folliwed recipe. Thank you
You are always free to modify the recipe any way you prefer. Hope you enjoyed!
I made this tonight … followed the recipe to a t… perfect!!!!!
So glad to hear you enjoyed!
I slice the chicken in half then beat it down a little bit flat laid the cheese and ham as directed. Then I slightly rolled it held with a toothpick and fill it with brown dollar off. Then I laid them in the pan and covered as directed. I did put some guyere cheese in the cheese mix
Sounds good but. I have no idea at all what you mean by brown dollar off?
Came out perfect! I didn’t slice the breasts in half because I would have just shredded them. Served with garlic butter green beans. No complaints from the family!
So glad to hear it was a hit!
Hi! Can I make this recipe using bone-in skin on chicken thighs? Thanks.
I think it will be a lot harder to make that way. The chicken needs to be flat for the ham and cheese to sit on top of it. But the flavor should still be good if you want to try it.