Chicken Meatloaf

This Chicken Meatloaf is juicy, tender and packed with flavour! You’ll love how easy this healthy meatloaf is to make. It’s made with ground chicken, applesauce, vegetables, and spices and there are no breadcrumbs required, which means this recipe is also gluten free. Serve this delicious meatloaf for a quick dinner that your whole family will love. 

CHICKEN MEATLOAF RECIPE

WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS CHICKEN MEATLOAF:

• This meatloaf is moist, tender and each bite is packed with flavour thanks to the garlic, dijon mustard, applesauce, vegetables, rosemary, and other spices. 
• It couldn’t be easier to make! In just 4 easy steps you will be serving this delicious healthy ground chicken meatloaf. It’s a great recipe for meal planning too!
• It is the perfect dish to serve on those busy weeknights. The whole family will love this healthy comfort food and you’ll love that it makes great leftovers too.
• Not only is this meatloaf healthy and delicious but it is also gluten free and can easily be made paleo and Whole30 compliant.

KEY INGREDIENTS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THIS GROUND CHICKEN MEATLOAF:

• A bread pan – I recommend using glass – you could read more about why in this post How to Choose Safe Cookware
• Ground Chicken – chicken is center stage in this dish and takes on a delectable flavour when paired with the rest of the ingredients. 
• Onions and garlic – because aromatics are crucial in meatloaf to give it even more flavour.
• Applesauce – the secret ingredient to this moist meatloaf. Not only does it add a bit of natural sweetness to the dish but it also pairs nicely with the chicken. 
• Dijon mustard – to add a subtle kick of flavour. This is the dijon mustard I use and love!
• Spices – dried rosemary and herbes de provence spice blend works perfectly in this recipe. 
• Binding agents – I went with almond flour and eggs – almond flour helps to bind the meat and adds some extra healthy fats!

HOW TO MAKE THIS CHICKEN MEATLOAF:

• It’s simple! First, preheat your oven to 350F.
• Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl and mix them until well combined. 
• Place the meat mixture in a bread pan, then bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes or until the loaf is cooked though. 
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it cool for a moment.
• Top it off with barbecue sauce or ketchup and serve while warm.

TIPS AND VARIATIONS FOR THIS HEALTHY CHICKEN MEATLOAF:

• Store this meatloaf in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.
• Line the bread pan with parchment paper to make it even easier to get the meatloaf out of the pan. 
• Instead of almond flour you could use bread crumbs or crushed crackers.
• Instead of bbq sauce you could top this meatloaf with ketchup. 
• If you are on a Whole30 diet: be sure the applesauce and bbq sauce you use is Whole30 compliant – or make your own Whole bbq sauce! 
• If you are on a paleo diet: use paleo friendly bbq sauce to top this meatloaf – or make your own!
• If you don’t want to use bbq sauce or ketchup, you could also top your meatloaf off with chicken gravy.
• Not a fan of chicken? Try this Meatloaf recipe, it’s made with ground beef instead.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH MEATLOAF: 

You can pair meatloaf with so many different side dishes. Here are 15 side dishes you can serve with meatloaf: 

• French fries
• Sweet potato fries
• Baked sweet potatoes
• Coleslaw
• Kale and Apple Salad
• Mac and Cheese
• Honey glazed carrots and parsnips
• Pumpkin risotto
• Green beans with slivered almonds
• Simple tomato soup
• Roasted broccoli 
• Cornbread muffins
• Broccoli salad
• Roasted potato wedges
• Cream of mushroom soup

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Chicken Meatloaf

You are going to love this ground chicken meatloaf recipe. It's so easy to make and has the most incredible flavour. It's nice and moist and never dry or boring.

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meat

Cuisine American

Keyword best meatloaf, healthy comfort food, healthy meatloaf

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Servings 8

Calories 314 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped (3/4 cup)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3/4 cup applesauce
• 2 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp dried rosemary
• 1 tbsp herbes de provence spice blend
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups almond flour
• 2 eggs

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F

2. Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and stir everything well until combined

   

3. Transfer the meatloaf mixture to a bread pan and bake for 45-50 minutes, until cooked through

   

4. Top with barbecue sauce and allow it to cool for a few minutes before serving

   

Recipe Notes

1. Instead of almond flour you can use breadcrumbs or crushed crackers for this recipe
2. Instead of bbq sauce you could top it with ketchup instead
3. Store this meatloaf in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Meatloaf

Amount Per Serving

Calories 314 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 138mg46%

Sodium 273mg12%

Potassium 648mg19%

Carbohydrates 9g3%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 26g52%

Vitamin A 96IU2%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 75mg8%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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