Description
Crispy chicken cordon bleu stromboli rolls delicious Swiss cheese and ham into a golden, flaky pastry masterpiece. Savory flavors and elegant presentation promise a crowd-pleasing meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 4 thin slices deli ham
- 6 slices Swiss cheese
Bread Base:
- 1 tube (13.8 ounces / 391 grams) refrigerated pizza crust
Finishing Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) butter, melted
- Roasted garlic Alfredo sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper or lightly greasing, then preheat the oven to 375F (190C).
- Carefully unroll the refrigerated pizza crust onto the prepared baking sheet, gently stretching to create an even rectangular shape.
- Create the first flavor layer by arranging thin deli ham slices across the crust, maintaining a small border around the edges.
- Distribute shredded cooked chicken evenly over the ham layer, ensuring consistent coverage.
- Add Swiss cheese slices on top of the chicken, covering the entire surface.
- Carefully roll the crust from one long side, tucking and folding the ends inward to prevent filling from escaping.
- Securely pinch all seams and edges to create a tight, sealed Stromboli package.
- Generously brush the exterior with melted butter to promote a golden, crispy exterior.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the crust turns a rich golden brown and appears fully cooked.
- Remove from oven and allow the Stromboli to rest for 3-5 minutes before slicing.
- Cut into portions and serve warm, optionally accompanying with roasted garlic Alfredo sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Prevent Soggy Crust by patting chicken and ham dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture before layering, ensuring a crisp and flaky texture.
- Elevate Flavor Complexity by sprinkling dried herbs like thyme or oregano between chicken and ham layers for an aromatic boost.
- Create Gluten-Free Version by substituting pizza crust with gluten-free alternatives like cauliflower crust or almond flour dough for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance Protein Balance by adding thin slices of prosciutto or turkey alongside chicken for varied protein textures and more robust flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg