Cheesy Chicken Loaf-
A new week is here already, wow the weekend flew by. I hope everyone had a nice weekend. The new week brings wonderful possibilities and opportunities to try something new. Today’s recipe is an easy and delicious start to the week and a nice alternative to ground beef meatloaf. Let make Cheesy Chicken Loaf
What You Need
1 1/2 Lbs Ground chicken
1 Egg
1/4 Cup green onions (chopped tops and bottoms)
3/4 Cup frozen peas and carrots (mixed bag)
1 Clove garlic (minced)
1 tsp White pepper
1 Tbsp. Parsley (dried)
1 tsp. Rosemary (fried)
1/2 tsp Salt (optional)
3/4 Cup Italian bread crumbs
1 Cup cheese (your choice cheddar or mozzarella ) grated ,divided
Nonstick cooking spray
Loaf pan
1 Large mixing bowl
1 small bowl
Whisk
Microwave dish with lid
Meat thermometer
Before You Start- Preheat the oven to 375°, spray inside bottom and sides of loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. Beat the egg in small bowl with whisk.
In a microwave dish combine onion, carrots and pea mix, garlic and 4 tbsp. of water, cover with lid and microwave for 4 minutes on high (until veggies are tender, not cooked through). Set aside and let cool.
Crumble chicken into mixing bowl and add whisked egg, 1/2 cup of cheese, cooled vegetable mixture, parsley,rosemary, salt and pepper. Combine well with large spoon or your hands, sprinkle in bread crumbs and combine well. Place all into the prepared loaf pan smoothing the top with your hands or back of a spoon.
Bake until cooked through (about an hour) or when the meat thermometer inserted into the center reads 165°. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle remaining cheese on the top. Place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes until cheese has melted. Remove from oven and let sit for about 10 minutes prior to cutting and serving.
Serves 4-6
Katies Tid Bits* food safety is very important particularly when working with chicken. Remember to wash your hands often, clean your dishes and surfaces well and do not to use anything that has touched raw chicken on anything else.
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Do you use ground chicken in your recipes?
That is different. It looks really good and moist too. I would try it.
I can’t say I’ve ever tried ground chicken but this sounds wonderful. We all love chicken, I just finished a baked chicken for dinner tonight. This sounds like something my kids would like. Our 2 year old would eat chicken every day if we let him.
Thanks for the recipe.
Angel
Angel you are such a sweetheart. Yes, I do think the kids will like this. Add mashed potatoes and it is even more kid friendly, giggle. xo
I am loving this and haven’t even made it yet. Thank you so much for sharing! This is a must make A.S.A.P. 🙂
Robin, you are such a sweetie. I hope you enjoy it. xo
i love eating meat loaf and this one just looks super yummy!
thanks for sharing, huggies♥
rea
ps: i replied to your email about organize it, have you received it?
Good morning Rea, I hope you are enjoying your winnings. Did you try the chicken loaf? xo
I don’t like meatloaf, but I’d eat one made of chicken. We do use ground chicken, mostly to make chicken burgers. (I don’t do beef burgers either.)
Alex my sweet friend. I think you may enjoy this . We eat very, very, very little red meat. This is a nice alternative . Hugs!
I am so not a meatloaf fan and one of my least favorite meals to be honest, but I like that you used chicken here and think mostly I am not a fan, because of the ground beef being used. So, I pinned to see about trying this one. So, thanks so much Katie 🙂
Ahhh my sweet friend this may change your mind about meatloaf. Giggle. xox
Super yummy my dear!! Happy Monday, I hope you have a great week xx
It really is very yummy. You don;t need any gravy or anything either it is very moist xox