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Gluten-Free Chicken Cordon Bleu Freezer Meal Recipe
Chicken Cordon Bleu is a culinary delight featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with slices of ham and Swiss cheese, all encased in a crispy breadcrumb coating. This elegant and impressive dish is appealing for special occasions, dinner parties, or just a simple family dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Equipment
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
  • 1 Slow Cooker
Ingredients
  
  • 2-3 lbs Chicken thighs
  • 15 oz Alfredo sauce jar
  • 1 cup Water
  • 14.5 oz Chicken broth can
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • 8 oz Ham steak cubed
Day of Cooking:
  • 12-16 oz Penne pasta
  • 2 cups Swiss cheese shredded
For Serving: (Optional Garnish)
  • Gluten free breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan cheese
Instructions
 
Prep/Freezer Directions:
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • Add all ingredients, except the broth, day of cooking and serving ingredients, to the freezer bag.
  • Seal bag, removing as much air as possible, and freeze for up to three months.
Slow Cooker | Cooking Directions:
  • Dump the contents of the freezer bag into a slow cooker, add 1 (14.5 oz) cup chicken broth.
  • Cook on low for 5 hours.
  • Shred chicken, stir in cheese until melted, then stir in penne pasta. 
  • Cook on high for 30 more minutes. 
  • Stir and serve. Optional: Top with breadcrumbs and/or parmesan cheese.
Keyword Chicken Cordon Bleu, Chicken Cordon Bleu Freezer Recipe, Chicken Freezer Meals, Slow cooker chicken recipes, Slow Cooker Freezer Meals
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