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A slice of cranberry chicken meatloaf on a white plate next to a napkin and scattered cranberries.
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Cranberry Chicken Meatloaf

This cranberry chicken meatloaf is a perfect cozy main dish - and even sneaks some veggies inside!
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken meatloaf, cranberry chicken meatloaf, cranberry meatloaf
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 5 servings
Calories 299kcal
Author Snacking in Sneakers

Ingredients

  • ½ small onion, roughly chopped
  • ½ small zucchini, peeled and roughly chopped
  • ½ cup roughly chopped carrots
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • ½ cup rolled oats
  • ½ tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp pepper
  • 14 ounce can cranberry sauce, divided in half (jellied or whole berry)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a loaf pan with cooking spray and set aside for now.
  • Add the onion, zucchini, and carrots to a small food processor bowl. Pulse a few times until veggies are shredded.
  • Place the veggies in a bowl lined with a clean kitchen towel or a few layers of paper towel. Let sit for about 5 minutes, then squeeze out as much excess moisture as possible.
  • In a large bowl, combine the veggies, ground chicken, oats, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the can of cranberry sauce. Mix well, then press the mixture into the loaf pan.
  • Place the loaf pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Remove and drain off excess liquid (the veggies will release some as they cook). Spread the remaining half of the cranberry sauce on top of the meatloaf, and return to the oven to continue cooking for approximately 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 165 degrees F.
  • When meatloaf is done, remove from the loaf pan using a slotted spatula to allow any excess liquid to drain off. Enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition analysis (approximate per serving): 299 calories, 8 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 200 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2.5 g fiber, 26 g sugar, 18 g protein, Vitamin D: 0%, Calcium: 2%, Iron: 9%, Potassium: 13%

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal