Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip Recipe

Updated March 21, 2019

20150219-slow-cooker-chicken-cordon-bleu-dip-bowl-scoop-morgan-eisenberg.jpg — Chicken cordon bleu and cheese dip collide to make a magical slow-cooked appetizer. . Morgan Eisenberg

Who says Chicken Cordon Bleu is reserved for sit-down dinners? Here we've transformed it into a dip with chicken, ham, and plenty of melted cheese. Plus, by using a slow cooker, you can make it in advance and just keep it warm until it's time to serve.

Why this recipe works:

The slow cooker cooks the dip and serves as a vessel to keep warm as it's served.
The wine and chicken stock add flavor while also thinning the cheeses so that the dip is easily scoop-able.

Recipe Details

Slow-Cooker Chicken Cordon Bleu Dip Recipe

Active 15 mins

Total 7 hrs 30 mins

Serves 6 to 8 servings

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Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 to 4 breasts, depending on size)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
16 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes, at room temperature
6 ounces deli ham, cut into small dice
6 ounces Swiss cheese, diced
1/2 cup dry white wine, at room temperature
1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Kosher salt
Chopped parsley, for garnish
Toasted baguette slices or chips, for dipping

Directions

Place the chicken in the slow cooker and sprinkle the dried herbs all over. Scatter butter on top of the chicken and cover. Cook on low until chicken shreds easily with a fork, about 5 to 6 hours. Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into small pieces.
Add cream cheese, ham, Swiss cheese, white wine, and chicken broth, and stir. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours, stirring once halfway through. Season with salt.
Sprinkle with parsley and serve warm with sliced baguette or chips, to dip.

Notes

Only open the slow cooker when instructed—no peeking!—since opening the slow cooker releases steam and heat, prolonging the cook time and robbing the dish of moisture.

Special Equipment

Slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
443	Calories
32g	Fat
4g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 6 to 8
Amount per serving
Calories	443
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32g	41%
Saturated Fat 18g	90%
Cholesterol 148mg	49%
Sodium 648mg	28%
Total Carbohydrate 4g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 1mg	4%
Calcium 264mg	20%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 382mg	8%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.