Mama’s Veggie-Packed Chicken Meatloaf
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Mama’s Veggie-Packed Chicken Meatloaf
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A delicious meal-prep-worthy chicken meatloaf packed with nutritious veggies and tons of flavors! Stuff this protein and veggie-packed chicken meatloaf with cheddar cheese and glazed with ketchup or bbq sauce for both an adult and kid-tested and approved dinner. Freezer-friendly and so easy to make!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken or turkey
- 1 small zucchini, shredded (about ¾ cup shredded zucchini)
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
- 1 small red bell pepper, VERY finely diced (minced)
- ½ yellow onion, VERY finely diced (minced)
- 1 large egg
- ½ heaping cup panko breadcrumbs, gluten-free if desired
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (or subbing adobo seasoning is wonderful!)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons of ketchup or bbq sauce (whatever your preference!)
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1 cup shredded)
- For the topping
- ¼ cup ketchup or bbq sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- First, use a cheese grater to shred the zucchini, then place shredded zucchini in a clean dish towel or cheese cloth and squeeze out ALL of the moisture/water. This is very important to get all of the excess moisture out and discard the ‘zucchini water’ first!
- In a large bowl combine chicken, shredded zucchini, shredded carrot, bell pepper, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, turmeric, ketchup, salt and pepper. Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix until well combined. (I find that it's much easier to combine the ingredients if you use your hands.)
- Place half of the meat mixture on a foil-lined pan and shape into a 10x6 inch rectangle/oval type of shape with round edges. Top meat half with cheddar, leaving about an 1/2 inch of room on the sides. Top with the remaining meat mixture, enclosing the cheese completely and smoothing/sealing the sides/edges together with your hands.
- Use a pastry brush to spread ¼ cup of the ketchup or bbq sauce on top of the meatloaf.
- Bake the meatloaf for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the meat thermometer reads 160-165 degrees F. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting into slices. We love eating this with mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes and a side salad/veggie for a full meal.
Notes
- See the full post for tips, customizations, and how to freeze this meatloaf for later!
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving (based on 4)
Calories
327cal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
21.4g
(7%)
Protein
36.6g
(73%)
Fat
12.1g
(19%)
Saturated Fat
5.8g
(29%)
Fiber
2.2g
(9%)
Sugar
10.8g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 327 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving (based on 4) | |
| Calories | 327cal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 21.4g | 7% |
| Protein | 36.6g | 73% |
| Fat | 12.1g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat | 5.8g | 29% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 9% |
| Sugar | 10.8g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
21 reviews
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