Irresistible Chicken Meatloaf Recipe You’ll Love
This Chicken Meatloaf Recipe brings classic comfort to your table with a tender, flavorful loaf made from ground chicken, pantry spices, and a sweet-and-savory ketchup glaze. It’s easy to make, perfect for family dinners, and totally customizable.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Small bowl (for glaze)
- Baking sheet or loaf pan
- Baking sheet or loaf pan
- Silicone brush or spoon (for glaze)
- Instant-read thermometer
- Sharp knife (for slicing)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup grated yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Glaze:
- ½ cup ketchup
- 1 Tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Optional Add-Ins:
- ¼ cup diced bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line and grease your baking sheet.
- Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes in a large bowl.
- Add eggs, onion, garlic, Worcestershire, seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Fold in the ground chicken just until combined.
- Shape into a loaf on the prepared sheet (approx. 8"x4").
- Stir glaze ingredients and brush half over the top.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then brush with remaining glaze.
- Bake another 15–20 minutes or until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Let rest for 10 minutes. Slice and serve warm.
Notes
Make sure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for safe, juicy results. Let it rest before slicing so the juices stay where they belong - inside the meatloaf!