No one likes dry meat. I am just stating the facts here. Since that’s a fact, everyone will love my Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Bacon Meatloaf.
Anyway, don’t you hate it when you buy leaner meat like chicken or turkey and try to make a much healthier version of a dish (burgers, chilli, tacos, etc.) and you are disappointed to find that your creation is dry and “diet” tasting? Here’s a lighter version of meatloaf that actually doesn’t taste like traditional meatloaf at all, but it sure is moist and amazingly delicious. Not to mention this Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Bacon Meatloaf is super easy to throw together.
I paired this chicken, sundried tomato, goat cheese, basil, bacon goodness with half a sweet potato and some garlic sauteed green beans.
Decadent Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Bacon Meatloaf
I rarely know anyone who likes dry meatloaf. If you're like me who loves their meatloaf juicy meatloafs, this sun-dried tomato chicken bacon meatloaf is a must-try!
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken (minced chicken) - lean
¼ cup parsley - chopped
2 tablespoons basil
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes - julienned
2 medium eggs - lightly beaten
¼ cup goat cheese - crumbled
1½ teaspoons Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ large onion - chopped
2 cloves garlic- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
5 rashes bacon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Saute the chopped garlic and onions in a pan until the onion is translucent.
- Stir together the herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, eggs, cheese, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add onion-garlic mixture.
- Add the meat and gently stir to combine, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Carefully pack the meat into a loaf form on a baking sheet- this allows the outsides to crisp.
- If you’re feeling crazy, cut the bacon in half and drape over the top. This is the secret ingredient to keep your meat moist.
Nutrition
Calories: 218kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 890mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 580IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
How did this recipe turn out for you?We’re eager to hear your thoughts!
