Mama’s Veggie-Packed Chicken Meatloaf
Sep 18, 2025 06:00 AM
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!
It’s been awhile since I brought you a really good, deliciously savory meatloaf recipe. Growing up my mama always used to make us fun meatloaf flavors that, little did we know, were filled with tons of nutrition from sneaky veggies.
Years later, meatloaf recipes like this incredible veggie-packed chicken meatloaf are some of my favorites to serve my kiddos because they’re getting lots of vegetables in without even knowing it! They absolutely DEVOUR this for dinner even when they’re in their various picky eater phases. My husband, of course, gives it a 10/10 as well, because it’s the ultimate comfort food.
You know I had to jazz it up even more by stuffing it with melty cheddar cheese because it truly takes meatloaf to the next level. Serve this protein-packed meatloaf with your fav veggie sides or salads, or go for a super cozy meal with mashed potatoes (our favorite).
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
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
50 minutes
Total Time:
80 minutes
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