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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites Recipe with melted cheese and ham inside, topped with parsley and served with Dijon dipping sauce on a white plate.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites

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Crispy, cheesy, crowd-pleasing Chicken Cordon Bleu Bites made with juicy chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese — the perfect party appetizer or weeknight dinner. They’re easier to make than traditional cordon bleu, freeze beautifully, and reheat perfectly.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Freezing/Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 40 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

The Main Components
  • 2 large Boneless, skinless chicken breasts - Cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 6 slices Deli ham - Cut to wrap cheese pieces
  • 4 oz Swiss cheese - Cut into small rectangles
  • ½ cup All-purpose flour - Seasoned with garlic powder, salt, pepper, paprika
  • 2 large Eggs - Beaten with a splash of water
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs - For crunch
  • ½ cup Regular breadcrumbs - Adds coverage
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese - For flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Dried parsley - For color and seasoning
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder - Divide between chicken and flour
  • ½ teaspoon Onion powder - Optional
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika - Adds color
  • 1 teaspoon Salt - Adjust to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper - Freshly ground preferred
For Cooking
  • Vegetable oil - For frying
  • Cooking spray - For baking or air frying
  • 2 tablespoon Dijon mustard - Optional for egg wash or dipping

Equipment

  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For cubing chicken cleanly)
  • 3 Shallow bowls or pie plates (For flour, egg, and breadcrumb stations)
  • 1 Baking sheet (Use parchment paper or silicone mat)
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer (Ensure chicken reaches 165°F)
  • 1 box Toothpicks (Optional, to secure ham around chicken)
  • 1 Air fryer or oven (For cooking)
  • 1 Paper Towels (For drying chicken and layering storage)

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes, pat dry, and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cut Swiss cheese and ham into small pieces for wrapping and stuffing.
  2. Cut a pocket in each chicken cube, stuff with cheese, and wrap with a piece of ham. Press gently or secure with a toothpick so it holds together.
  3. Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and parsley.
  4. Coat each stuffed chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then press into breadcrumb mixture to cover all sides. Place on a parchment-lined sheet.
  5. Bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes, air fry at 380°F for 12–14 minutes, or fry at 350°F for 3–4 minutes until golden and 165°F inside.
  6. Let bites rest 5 minutes before serving so the cheese sets. Serve warm with Dijon, ranch, or your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 730mgPotassium: 480mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 220IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.

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