Crazy Easy Chicken Loaf Recipe

Meatloafs are so easy to prepare. It’s no wonder busy parents have been leaning on them for decades to get a wholesome meal on the table in a flash. They’re versatile too, and can be made with whatever meat you have on hand- such as turkey or beef. Growing up in Ukraine, my family referred to this dish as a “meat roulette” and served it hot with tasty sides or cold as an appetizer. Whichever way you decide to dig in, I’m positive you’re going to just love it!

Assembling a Chicken Loaf from Scratch

Here are the steps to making this tender chicken loaf. 

• Make the Meat Mixture: Next, use your hands to combine the ground chicken, milk, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, and grated onion in a large bowl. Season the mixture generously with salt and black pepper. 
• Bake the Chicken Loaf: Grease a loaf pan with oil and press the meatloaf mixture into the pan. Spread a thin layer of ketchup on top for a nice glaze. Bake at 375°F for 40-50 minutes. Slice and enjoy! 

Handy Tips for an Amazing Chicken Loaf

Making chicken meatloaf is super similar to making traditional meatloaf. To help you nail it, check out a few handy tips below.

• Use ground chicken made with breasts and thighs. Opt for a ground chicken that’s made with both light and dark meat for extra moist chicken loaf. 
• Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer. Take the guesswork out of gauging the doneness of the meatloaf by checking it has reached 165F with an instant read meat thermometer. 
• Let the meatloaf rest before you unmold it. Give the chicken loaf about 10 minutes to rest and develop its juices before you take it out of the loaf pan and slice into it with a knife. 

Ideas for Serving Chicken Loaf

For a traditional all-American dinner, serve the chicken loaf alongside creamy mashed potatoes, roasted carrots, and french bread smeared with butter. Or, serve the loaf as a classic Slavic appetizer sliced cold and alongside your favorite cheeses.

Storing, Freezing, & Reheating Chicken Loaf

Chicken loaf is perfect for meal prep and make ahead dinners. Below, find all the tips you need to store, freeze, and reheat it. 

• Refrigerator: To keep the chicken loaf on hand for up to a week, store it in an airtight container in the fridge. This will prevent it from drying out quicker. 
• Freezer: If you’d like to have chicken loaf on hand for up to 1 month, allow it to cool completely in the loaf pan. Next, remove it from the pan and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and pop it in a freezer bag. To thaw, leave it in the fridge overnight.

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More Tasty Chicken Recipes

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• Air Fryer Chicken Parmesan – “Fried” chicken with tomato sauce and cheese
• Chicken & Asparagus Recipe – One-pan chicken stir fry

Recipe

Crazy Easy Chicken Loaf Recipe

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Servings

8 Servings

Prep Time 25 mins

Cook Time 35 mins

Total Time 1 hr

Recipe contributed by: Natalya Drozhzhin

If you love meatloaf, you're going to fall hard for this chicken loaf. It's lighter, just as filling, and so darn versatile.

Ingredients

• 2 lb ground chicken
• 1 large onion grated
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 cup ketchup

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Instructions

• Combine the meat with milk, breadcrumbs, eggs, and grated onion.
  
• Season with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
  
• Preheat the oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan with cooking spray and press the meat mixture into the pan. Apply a layer of ketchup on top.
  
• Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until internal temperature is 165°F.
  

Nutrition Facts

Crazy Easy Chicken Loaf Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 306 Calories from Fat 126

% Daily Value*

Fat 14g22%

Saturated Fat 4g20%

Trans Fat 1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 3g

Monounsaturated Fat 5g

Cholesterol 163mg54%

Sodium 1358mg57%

Potassium 797mg23%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 9g10%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 295IU6%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 88mg9%

Iron 2mg11%

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