Basic weeknight dinner is sometimes the best type of dinner. These mini chicken meatloaves get a ton of flavor from the addition of Italian sausage and their tenderness comes from the grated onion.
Mini Chicken Meatloaf
I love a simple weeknight dinner that requires simple ingredients and little prep time. These mini chicken meatloaves are exactly that!
Made with ground chicken and Italian sausage, and topped with a simple ketchup glaze. They are tender, juicy, and make one hearty meal when served over mashed potatoes with a side of green salad or easy roasted broccoli.
Ingredients for Ground Chicken Mini Meatloaf
- ground chicken
- Italian mild sausage
- white onion
- Panko breadcrumbs
- egg
- ketchup
- soy sauce
- parsley
- salt and pepper
How to Make Mini Chicken Meatloaves
In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, Italian sausage, onion, Panko, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Mix the mixture by hand. Let rest for 5 minutes.
Form the mixture into 10 small football shaped loaves. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated 425 F oven for 17-22 minutes.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the ketchup and soy sauce. Brush over cooked meatloaves and broil for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.
Serving Suggestions
Serve mini chicken meatloaf with any of the following:
- Cauliflower Mash
- Asian Green Beans
- Rosemary Garlic Potatoes
- Creamy Orzo with Grilled Vegetables
- Easy Coleslaw Recipe
- Chickpea Tomato Salad
Leftovers
These mini meatloaves make great leftovers as they reheat really well . So you can double the recipe and keep them stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
More Recipes to Try
- Ground Turkey Stroganoff
- Asian Chicken Meatballs
- Chicken Stuffed Zucchini
- Chicken Cabbage Stir Fry
- Buffalo Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Mini Chicken Meatloaves
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 5–8 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Description
Basic weeknight dinner is sometimes the best type of dinner. These mini chicken meatloaves get a ton of flavor from the addition of Italian sausage and their tenderness comes from the grated onion.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 10 oz. Italian mild sausage
- 1 medium onion, grated using a box grater*
- 1/2 cup plain Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tsp. low-sodium soy sauce
- Fresh finely chopped parsley
- Kosher salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, gently combine by hand the chicken, sausage, onion (including the juices), breadcrumbs, and egg. Season with salt, to taste. Do not overmix. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
- Form the meatloaf mixture into 10 football shaped loaves, about 3 1/3 inches long, and place on the prepared sheet pan. Bake for 17-22 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together the ketchup and soy sauce. Spread over the meatloaves and broil until the sauce begins to brown, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- You can also quarter the onion and shred it in a food processor.
Keywords: kid friendly, weeknight, easy
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