Chicken Meatloaf

5 from 3 votes

This chicken meatloaf is perfect for a cozy, comforting dinner without a lot of fuss. It has all the familiar flavors of classic meatloaf, but in a lighter, weeknight-friendly form.

Prep Time10

Cook Time50

Total Time1

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $6.52 Recipe/ $1.09 Serving

Servings:

Calories: 232kcal

Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Sheet Pan

Ingredients

Meatloaf

1 lb. ground chicken $3.72
1 cup panko breadcrumbs 75g, $0.47
½ small onion very finely minced, (½ cup, 60g), $0.33
1 carrot grated, (¼ cup, 40g), $0.09
1 Tbsp parsley chopped, $0.11
1 large egg $0.17
1 cup small-curd cottage cheese 215g, $0.91
2 Tbsp ketchup 30g, $0.07
1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 15g, $0.07
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 0.5 oz., $0.06
1 tsp garlic powder $0.03
1 tsp paprika $0.03
1 tsp salt $0.08
½ tsp black pepper $0.08

Glaze

¼ cup ketchup 60g, $0.14
1 Tbsp brown sugar 13g, $0.13
1 tsp Worcestershire $0.02
1 tsp apple cider vinegar $0.01

Instructions

Gather and prep your ingredients, and preheat your oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, add all the meatloaf ingredients. Gently mix until just combined.*
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking sheet and shape into an 8 x 5 inch loaf.**
In a small bowl, stir together all the glaze ingredients. Brush half of the glaze evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
Bake for 40 minutes, then remove from the oven and brush with the remaining glaze.
Return to the oven and bake for 10–15 minutes more, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F in the center.
Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm and enjoy.

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Notes

*The mixture will be softer than a traditional beef meatloaf due to the ground chicken and cottage cheese, but it should still hold together.

**If you’re cooking for a smaller crowd, you can shape the mixture into two smaller loaves. Bake one and freeze the other (either baked or unbaked) for later. Wrapped tightly, it will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

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