Healthy Ground Chicken Meatloaf + VIDEO
This classic meatloaf recipe has all of the hearty and comforting flavors you love but is made guilt-free with lean ground chicken and veggies. Ready in under an hour, this is a fantastic family-friendly and make-ahead freezer recipe!
Servings: 12 servings (24 slices)
Calories: 186kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 bell pepper any color
- ½ large sweet onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 celery stalk
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1-2 jalapenos
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2/3 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Remove the bell pepper and the jalapeno seeds and stems. Then chop all the produce into large chunks. Place the veggies in a food processor and pulse into a fine mash.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, vegetable mash, panko, milk, egg, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix by hand until the mixture is very smooth and even.
- Set out a large rimmed baking sheet and line it with parchment paper. Divide the meat mixture into two equal portions. Use your hands to form each portion into two 10 X 4 inch loaves.
- In a small bowl, mix the ketchup and balsamic vinegar. Brush the glaze over both loaves. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the interior temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes or low carb cauliflower mash.
Video
Notes
Storing Leftovers - Place leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezing Leftovers - Wrap slices of the meatloaf in seran wrap and then foil and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to thaw before reheating.
Reheating Leftovers - You can reheat leftovers in the oven, or in the microwave in short bursts.
Nutrition
Serving: 2slices | Calories: 186kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 657mg | Potassium: 556mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1293IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg