Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza

We love a good food mashup, and this chicken cordon bleu pizza is the newest addition to our roster of dynamic duos. Combining two tried-and-true family favorites—chicken cordon bleu and homemade pizza—it’s an ultracheesy celebration of textures and classic flavors.

Chicken cordon bleu is a breaded chicken dish with ham, cheese and a creamy sauce. This pizza has all those classic flavors, but keeps things simple with shortcut ingredients, like premade pizza crust and frozen chicken nuggets. Alfredo sauce, ham and a shower of Swiss and mozzarella cheese turn golden and bubbly as the pizza bakes. It’s quick and easy, but sure to please everyone at your table. This pizza is enough for dinner, but you can make it as one of a bunch of specialty pizza recipes for a fun pizza-themed night at home.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Ingredients

• Refrigerated pizza crust
• Alfredo sauce
• Garlic salt
• Swiss cheese
• Cooked ham
• Breaded chicken nuggets
• Mozzarella cheese

Directions

Step 1: Parbake the crust

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Unroll and press the dough onto the bottom of a greased 15x10x1-inch pan, pinching the edges to form a rim, if desired. Bake until the edges are light brown, 8 to 10 minutes.

Step 2: Add the toppings

Spread the crust with the Alfredo sauce, then sprinkle it with garlic salt. Top it with the Swiss cheese, ham, chicken nuggets and mozzarella.

Step 3: Bake the pizza

Bake the chicken cordon bleu pizza until the crust is golden brown and the cheese is melted, 8 to 10 minutes.

How to Store Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza

Wrap leftover chicken cordon bleu pizza tightly or transfer it to an airtight food storage container and store it in the refrigerator for up to four days. Enjoy leftovers cold, or try one of our favorite methods to reheat pizza in the oven, an air fryer, or a skillet on the stovetop.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Pizza Tips

Can I use unbreaded, cooked chicken instead of chicken nuggets?

If you don’t stock chicken nuggets in your freezer or want something lighter, use any fully cooked, unbreaded chicken. Chopped grilled chicken breasts would add a touch of smokiness to the pizza. Extra pan-seared chicken breast or your favorite rotisserie chicken would be a great way to use up leftovers.

What other cheeses can I add to chicken cordon bleu pizza?

Although Swiss cheese is commonly used in cordon bleu recipes—like chicken cordon bleu casserole—you can use another good melting cheese on this pizza. Try Gruyere, smoked Gouda, fontina or extra mozzarella, if you prefer.

Can I use homemade pizza dough for chicken cordon bleu pizza?

If you like to make homemade pizza dough, feel free to use it instead of prepared dough. Follow the recipe as directed, using the same amount of dough for a similar ratio of toppings to crust.

What can I serve with chicken cordon bleu pizza?

Serve this chicken cordon bleu pizza with a few other pizza recipes to make it a full-blown pizza party. To add variety, make a bunch of different styles and types, like a deep-dish pizza and BLT pizza. Or, channel your favorite pizzeria and make a big Italian chopped salad and a batch of garlicky homemade breadsticks for a restaurant night at home.