Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust

Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust is a keto dinner with 5.8 g net carbs, 64 g protein and 37 g fat per serving (612 kcal). It serves 4 and takes 50 minutes in total.

Chicken breasts rolled around ham and Gruyère, coated in almond flour and Parmesan and baked until golden. Cut it open and the cheese runs out.

5.8 g estimated net carbs per serving50 min total4 servings

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Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust, a Ketogeni keto dinner

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Allergens in this Ketogeni recipe: eggs, milk, mustard, tree nuts. Includes listed optional alternatives; check actual ingredient labels and substitutions.

Yield: 4 servings · Active time: 25 min · Total time: 50 min

Nutrition per serving (estimate, recipe makes 4 servings)
Per serving	Amount
Net carbohydrates	5.8 g
Protein	64 g
Fat	37 g
Energy	612 kcal
Vitamin D	0.6 µg
Calcium	478 mg
Omega-3 (EPA + DHA)	0 g

Nutrition figures are estimates, not medical advice. Check ingredient labels and weigh your own portions, especially when tracking a strict daily carbohydrate limit. How to interpret these estimates.

Ingredients

4 piece organic chicken breasts (700 g)
4 piece slices cooked ham (120 g)
120 g Gruyère, in slices
80 g almond flour
40 g Parmesan, grated
1 piece organic egg
1 tsp Dijon mustard
30 g organic butter, melted
250 g organic green beans

Step-by-step method

Heat the oven to 200 °C (fan 180 °C). Butterfly the breasts and flatten between baking paper.
Spread thinly with mustard, lay on ham and cheese and roll up tightly.
Dip in beaten egg, then the almond flour and Parmesan mix; place seam-down on a tray and drizzle with butter.
Bake 25 minutes until golden and 74 °C inside.
Rest 5 minutes and serve with green beans.

Chef’s tips

Chill the rolls 15 minutes before coating so they hold their shape.

Variations

Use prosciutto and mozzarella.
Make it with turkey escalopes.

Storage

Keeps 2 days; reheat in the oven.

Questions and answers

How many net carbs are in Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust?

One serving has 5.8 g net carbohydrates, 64 g protein and 37 g fat (612 kcal). The recipe makes 4 servings. These figures are estimates; your own ingredients may differ.

Can I make Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust ahead, store or freeze it?

Keeps 2 days; reheat in the oven.

Which allergens are in Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust?

It contains eggs, milk, mustard and tree nuts, as listed by Ketogeni for this recipe. Always check the labels of the products you use.

Is Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust gluten-free?

Yes. None of the ingredients contain gluten. Check the labels of processed ingredients such as stock or spices.

Can I vary Chicken Cordon Bleu with an Almond & Parmesan Crust?

Yes. Use prosciutto and mozzarella. Make it with turkey escalopes.

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