Ultimate Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs Recipe!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
20 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1poundground chicken

  • cupblanched almond flour

  • ½teaspoonsalt

  • ½teaspoongarlic powder

  • ½teaspoononion powder

  • 1egg, lightly beaten

  • 6ouncesham steak, cubed into 20 even pieces

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1tablespoonbutter

  • ¾cupchicken broth

  • 1teaspoonDijon mustard

  • ½cupheavy cream

  • 1cupshredded Swiss cheese

  • 1pinchcracked black pepper to taste

  • 2tablespoonsminced fresh parsley (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine chicken, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and egg in a bowl. Form a small portion of chicken mixture into a 1 1/2-inch ball around a cube of ham; place on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and ham, making 20 meatballs total.

  2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 3 minutes on one side; turn and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto a clean plate.

  3. Return the skillet to medium heat and melt butter. Whisk in chicken broth and Dijon mustard; bring to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and whisk until sauce begins to simmer. Whisk in Swiss cheese until completely melted. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with cracked black pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. Sauce will further thicken upon cooling.

Cook’s Note:

You can buy pre-cubed ham in 8-ounce packages to save time.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
23g
29%
Saturated Fat
11g
53%
Cholesterol
137mg
46%
Sodium
837mg
36%
Total Carbohydrate
4g
1%
Dietary Fiber
1g
3%
Total Sugars
1g
Protein
31g
62%
Vitamin C
12mg
13%
Calcium
173mg
13%
Iron
1mg
7%
Potassium
339mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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