Easy Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu

This keto chicken cordon bleu is so deliciously rich in flavor. You will want to eat it again, and again. Now I’m definitely no pro chef… but this stuff is magic in my mouth hole. I think what makes or breaks this recipe is choosing the right cheese. Most of the chicken cordon bleu recipes I looked at called for gruyere cheese but I couldn’t find that at my local grocery store, #countrygirlproblems?!

Anyways, it made for a good learning experience. In the end, what is most important is that we have a super flavorful cheese. I landed on an extra sharp white cheddar, and let me tell you, this was so the right decision. In the past, I’ve tried to make chicken cordon bleu with gouda. I LOVE gouda but it has a very mild flavor and in the end, you could barely taste it. 

Moral of the story: All recipes are very adaptable, but keep in mind the ingredients you’re using and whether or not they will compliment the dish. 

Use a cheese that has some very robust flavor that you will be able to taste in the dish! 

One of my favorite things about this recipe is that it still tastes just as good the next day, I love making extras to take to work or having leftovers for dinner the next day. 

Life is short, so let’s get right to it!

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The Ingredients…

• 2 lb chicken breast
• 2 large slices ham steaks, cooked (8 oz)
• 8 oz Sharp white cheddar or gruyere cheese
• 1 c ground pork rinds
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp garlic salt
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 oz cream cheese
• 1/2 c heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 tsp xantham gum

The Recipe…

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Butterfly chicken and then pound chicken breast until it is 1/8 inch thick.
3. Spread ground pork rind onto a plate.
4. Dredge one side of each chicken breast & pork rind.
5. Lay chicken onto a baking sheet
6. Cut cheese (about 4 oz or half) and ham to fit chicken breasts.
7. Stuff chicken with slices of cheese and ham. Don’t worry about cramming everything on, if you have leftover ham or cheese just dice it up into the sauce.
8. Fold chicken breast in half, and close with toothpicks.
9. Bake chicken for 30 minutes, or until cooked.
10. Once there are 15 minutes left on the timer cook sauce: grab a saucepan and add cream cheese, heavy whipping cream, garlic sauce, oregano, thyme, xantham gum, and cheese. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until thickened.
11. Top chicken with cordon bleu sauce and enjoy!

Where in the fork do I get ground pork rinds?

You can get pre-ground pork rinds from Amazon.

Depending on where you live, you may be able to find them in the store, but I wouldn’t count on it.

The BEST way to get ground pork rinds, in my opinion, is to do it yourself. It’s so much cheaper, and actually pretty simple. All you need is a food processor and, of course, pork rinds. Fill that sucker up, and grind away until the pork rinds are finely ground. Presto!

I’ll usually buy a few bags of pork rinds and do this once every 3 months or so!

I love using pork rinds for “bread crumbs.” They’re totally carb-free, high in collagen, and in my opinion, are the best keto substitute for bread crumbs in terms of texture and taste.

(Here is the food processor I use the fork out of, it’s going 6 years strong! Plus, the parts are dishwasher friendly! Cuisinart CFP-9GMPCY Food Processor, 9-Cup, Gunmetal )

Other recipes that use ground pork rinds:

Easy Keto Chicken Tenders – Air Fryer Friendly!

Giant Stuffed Mozzarella Meatballs – The Best, Easy AF, Keto Meatball.

THE EASIEST MAKE-AHEAD KETO CHICKEN PARMESAN

PESTO CHICKEN PARMESAN WITH BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE CHERRY TOMATO MEDLEY- KETO, GLUTEN-FREE, EASY AF