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Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Kabobs with Swiss Cheese Dip – with Video

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By: Rachel GurkPosted: 02/26/2016Updated: 06/15/2021

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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. Get the recipe on RachelCooks.com!

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.

Overhead of three kabobs on wooden cutting board with sauce in small white bowl.

This post is part of my partnership with Milk Means More. 

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 A heavy, fried, kind of outdated, rich chicken dish?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 create a 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 is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month and 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 milk and 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!

Partial overhead of kababs on wooden board with sauce.

Used in this recipe:

  • 8-inch skewers
  • Dijon mustard
  • paprika
  • olive oil
  • pure maple syrup
  • broiler pan

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!

Partial overhead of kababs with sauce.
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Get the Recipe: Easy Chicken Cordon Bleu Kabobs with Swiss Cheese Dipping Sauce

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
Cook Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
3 servings
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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.

Ingredients

for the skewers

  • 6 8- inch bamboo skewers
  • 2 chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 ham steak (6 ounces), cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

for the sauce

  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup lactose-free 2% milk
  • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
  • 1 cup shredded swiss cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat broiler to 500°F. Line a broiler 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, black pepper, paprika, and oil.
  • Brush this mustard mixture onto the chicken/ham kabobs.
  • Broil 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 immediately with chicken and ham kabobs.

Notes

  • Serving size: 2 kabobs with sauce.
  • If using wooden skewers, soak in water for 1 hour prior to adding chicken and ham to prevent them from catching on fire.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 2skewers, Calories: 432kcal, Carbohydrates: 12g, Protein: 40g, Fat: 24g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Cholesterol: 132mg, Sodium: 484mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 6g

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.

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  1. Megan @ Megunprocessed says

    May 4, 2018 at 2:23 am

    My family down south would love this! 

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      May 6, 2018 at 2:40 pm

      Perfect!

      Reply
  2. Jennie @onesweetmess says

    March 2, 2016 at 9:20 am

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

    Reply
  3. Katie @The Semisweet Sisters says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Looks delicious! Chicken cordon bleu was always one of my favorite dishes!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      March 3, 2016 at 7:00 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
  4. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

    February 27, 2016 at 9:14 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks!!!

      Reply
  5. denise says

    February 27, 2016 at 1:13 am

    tasty!

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

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:30 pm

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

      Reply
  6. Karen @ The Food Charlatan says

    February 26, 2016 at 5:18 pm

    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 :)

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:39 pm

      Kebab-ified! I love you.

      Reply
  7. Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says

    February 26, 2016 at 11:53 am

    These are so fun and creative! I definitely have to try them!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:36 pm

      Thanks Brianne! I hope you love them!

      Reply
  8. Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says

    February 26, 2016 at 10:31 am

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

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:35 pm

      Thanks so much, Anna!

      Reply
  9. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    February 26, 2016 at 7:08 am

    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!

    Reply
    • Rachel Gurk says

      February 27, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      Thank you SO much!

      Reply

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