Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Kabobs with Swiss Cheese Dip Recipe - Rachel Cooks® (2024)

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 02/26/2016

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These easy chicken cordon bleu kabobs are a super fun take on the traditional combination of chicken with ham. The Swiss cheese dipping sauce will keep you coming back for more.

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When you think of chicken cordon bleu, what do you think of? A heavy, fried, kind of outdated, rich chicken dish? There’s a time and a place for that but freshening things up is always a good idea too. Of course, I’ve already done a baked version of a this classic dish to createa healthier chicken cordon bleu, but isn’t everything just a little more fun on a stick?

These fun and easy chicken cordon bleu kabobs are not only a great dinner (kids think they are awesome!), but you could also put them on shorter sticks and make them a fantastic appetizer.

About these easy chicken cordon bleu kabobs

February isLactose Intolerance Awareness Monthand if you happen to be lactose intolerant, you don’t have to miss out on this recipe. (Make sure to check out the easy hot chocolate recipe from last week, too!) While you could easily make this with regular milk, I made it with lactose-free milkand it worked perfectly. The swiss cheese in the sauce is low in lactose as well. The great thing about the cheese sauce (rather than the cheese being inside the chicken breast as it traditionally is), is that if you’re lactose intolerant, you can “start low and go slow,” beginning with just a bit of the sauce to see how your body responds to it before truly digging in. Once you dig in, I bet you’ll find it hard to stop!

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PS: Looking for more chicken on a stick? DUH. Try my chicken kofta or chicken tawook!

PPS: Is beef more your style? These citrus beef skewers with grapefruit are SO good.

PPPS: You need dessert. On a stick, clearly. These patriotic fruit skewers would be perfect!

Okay, I’m done now.

Did you make this? Be sure to leave a review below and tag me @rachelcooksblog on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest!

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These easy chicken cordon bleu kabobs are a fun take on the traditional combination of chicken with ham. The Swiss cheese dipping sauce will keep you coming back for more.

Ingredients

Skewers:

  • 6 8-inch bamboo skewers (soak in water at least 30 minutes or overnight)
  • 12 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 6 oz. ham steak, cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika

Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup milk (2% or full fat)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to 500°F or high. Line a broiler pan or rimmed sheet pan pan with foil and spray foil with nonstick spray.

  • Thread chicken pieces and ham cubes onto skewers.

  • In a small bowl, combine Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, black pepper, and paprika. Brush mixture onto the kabobs.

  • Broil kabobs for about 5 minutes, flip and continue to cook for 5 more minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.

  • Meanwhile, for the sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in butter and cook for 1 minute, whisking constantly. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Add mustard. Continue to cook for 5 minutes or until thick. Reduce heat to low and stir in cheese, whisking until melted.

  • Taste, and add salt and pepper as desired.

  • Serve dipping sauce immediately with chicken and ham kabobs.

Notes

  • Serving size: 2 kabobs with sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2skewers, Calories: 497kcal, Carbohydrates: 10g, Protein: 48g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 15g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 8g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 161mg, Sodium: 1082mg, Potassium: 777mg, Fiber: 0.5g, Sugar: 5g, Vitamin A: 716IU, Vitamin C: 20mg, Calcium: 439mg, Iron: 1mg

This website provides approximate nutrition information for convenience and as a courtesy only. Nutrition data is gathered primarily from the USDA Food Composition Database, whenever available, or otherwise other online calculators.

© Author: Rachel Gurk

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Perfect!

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  1. Jennie @onesweetmess says

    These are downright genius and so much easier than the traditional recipe. Love!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thank you!

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  2. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    I totally think of the old fried outdated dish when I hear the term chicken cordon bleu. SO nice to see and updated and healthy spin on a classic!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thanks!!!

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  3. denise says

    tasty!

    Don’t forget to remind people to soak the skewers if wooden ones are used.

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Great tip! I lived life on the edge and skipped that, but it should probably be recommended. :)

      Reply

  4. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    EVERYTHING is more fun when it’s kebab-ified. it’s a fact. When I was a freshman in college the cafeteria specialty was chicken cordon blue. But I’ve got to say…this looks much better :)

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Kebab-ified! I love you.

      Reply

    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thanks Brianne! I hope you love them!

      Reply

  5. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    Kebobs are so much fun to eat! These look crazy good! Your dipping sauce is genius!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thanks so much, Anna!

      Reply

  6. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    I love what you have done here! Such a fun and creative way to make a favorite classic meal! I bet kids are all over these! Everything is more fun on a stick right?! Great photos!

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    • Rachel Gurk says

      Thank you SO much!

      Reply

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