Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu (Gluten Free)
This Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu is gluten free, and a simplified version of the dish you adored growing up. It's easy to make and satisfying, plus healthier for you too!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 755kcal
Ingredients
For the chicken cordon bleu:
- 1.25 pounds chicken breasts, butterflied (about 2-3 chicken breasts)
- 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 6 slices cooked ham (thinly cut, like lunchmeat)
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
- 1 whole egg, whisked
- 2 ounces pork rind crumbs (1 cup)
- 1.5 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1.5 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
For the creamy dijon sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cups heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup white wine
- 6 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese (about 45 grams)
- ⅛ teaspoon xanthan gum, optional to thicken the sauce, add slowly
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley to garnish
Instructions
For the chicken cordon bleu:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Season both the outside and the inside of your chicken breasts with some salt and pepper. Roll ham and Swiss cheese, and stuff inside of the chicken breasts. Secure them closed with toothpicks.
- In a large shallow bowl, whisk your egg. In a separate bowl, combine pork rind crumbs, more salt and pepper, parsley, garlic and onion powder. Dredge the chicken in the egg, then straight into the seasoned pork rind crumbs. Once finished, add the chicken to a lightly greased cast iron skillet, casserole dish, or baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F.
For the creamy dijon sauce:
- In a sauce pan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add in heavy whipping cream and whisk together. Add in the white wine, and whisk together. Now, add in dijon mustard. Stir every so often while the sauce gently simmers for about 5-8 minutes.
- Slowly add in the freshly grated parmesan cheese whisking so a sauce can form. Taste the sauce, add salt and pepper to taste. Finally, slowly whisk in a small amount of xanthan gum, being careful not to add too much too fast. You don't want the sauce to form lumps.
- When done, pour over top of the chicken. Garnish with fresh parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
- We're not able to offer a good gluten free and low carb substitute for pork rind crumbs at this time, they work great as a breadcrumb substitute!
- Add xanthan gum to the dijon mustard sauce slowly. You don't need much, it will thicken up quickly.
- If you don't like to cook with wine, you can substitute for chicken stock or broth.
- Make sure to remove toothpicks from the chicken breasts before eating!
Nutrition
Calories: 755kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 58g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 29g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 274mg | Sodium: 2028mg | Potassium: 784mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1538IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 320mg | Iron: 2mg