Description
This Healthy Ground Chicken Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, made with lean ground chicken and wholesome ingredients. It’s a satisfying and nutritious meal that the whole family will love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats or whole wheat breadcrumbs
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For Topping:
- ¼ cup ketchup
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- Mix ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, oats or breadcrumbs, onion, garlic, egg, milk, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined—do not overmix.
- Shape and bake: Shape the mixture into a loaf on the prepared baking sheet or press it evenly into the loaf pan. Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the loaf. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and garnish: Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can swap oats for almond flour to make it low-carb.
- Add finely chopped bell pepper or spinach for extra veggies.
- Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
