Chicken Meatloaf that's Tasty and Healthy!

    The word "meatloaf" isn't the most appetizing meal to hear.  But, before you judge this meatloaf recipe, there is a new twist on the classic beef meatloaf we are all used to eating.  Instead of using ground beef you use ground chicken breast, and instead of using breadcrumbs you use whole grain rolled oats to bind all the ingredients together.  With a few healthy substitutions you will transform the usual boring beef meatloaf into a nutritious and gorgeous meatloaf!  But don't take my word for it.  Give it a try and see what your family and friends think.  A friend of mine who said she never liked eating meatloaf, said she wanted this recipe right after she ate a huge slice!  It's a healthy dinner winner if you ask me.

The Beautiful Chicken Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds of ground chicken breast
• 1 medium onion, chopped (yellow or red)
• 1/2 cup of milk (regular or almond)
• 3/4 cup of rolled oats
• 1/2 medium red pepper, chopped
• 2 large eggs, beaten 
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup organic ketchup 
• 8 ounce can tomato sauce (no salt added)
• Salt and Pepper to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a small bowl mix together the oats and milk and allow to soak while you get the rest of the ingredients together. 
3. Slice 1/4 of the onion into thin strips and set aside to put on top of meatloaf for presentation purposes :). 
4. Chop the rest of the onion and the red pepper into small pieces as well. 
5. In a large mixing bowl, combine the onion, peppers, oatmeal mixture, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, salt and pepper. Use your hands to combine everything until all mixed together.  
6. Put the meatloaf mixture into a greased loaf pan (about 9 x 13 inch), and shape into a loaf. 
7. Pour the tomato sauce all over the meatloaf and lay the sliced onions on top.  Presentation is key!  
8. Bake meatloaf for about 1 hour or so, or until your meat thermometer reads 160 degrees, in the thickest part. 
9. Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes before serving this beautiful masterpiece! 

    This meatloaf pairs well with mac and cheese and some green veggies on the side.    I hope you enjoy eating this dish at home with family and friends. 

Personalize your healthy habits!

                Much love,
                          Jillian