Mini Salsa Chicken Loaves
Transform your weeknight dinners with these irresistible Mini Salsa Chicken Loaves—juicy, flavorful, and ready in just 40 minutes! Made with lean ground chicken, zesty salsa, and a blend of cheddar cheese and seasonings, these mini meatloaves are baked to perfection in a muffin tin for individually portioned bites of savory goodness. The addition of breadcrumbs and egg ensures a tender texture, while a dollop of optional salsa on top adds a punch of bold flavor. Perfect as a main dish served with rice or veggies, or as a protein-packed snack, this versatile recipe is a family-friendly favorite. Quick to make, customizable with mild or spicy salsa, and naturally portion-controlled, these mini loaves are an easy way to make mealtime exciting!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 0.5 cup salsa (mild or spicy, as preferred)
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon (for greasing) oil or nonstick spray
- 0.25 cup additional salsa (for topping, optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 12-cup muffin tin with oil or nonstick spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, salsa, breadcrumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
Using clean hands or a spoon, mix until all the ingredients are evenly combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the loaves tender.
Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about three-quarters full.
If desired, add a small spoonful of additional salsa on top of each mini loaf for extra flavor.
Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the loaves reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the tin from the oven and let the mini loaves rest for 5 minutes before carefully removing them from the tin.
Serve the mini salsa chicken loaves warm as a main course, paired with rice, salad, or steamed vegetables. They also work great as a protein-packed snack!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 665 mg | 222% | |
| Sodium | 3388 mg | 147% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.7 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 118.4 g | 237% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 583 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 3234 mg | 69% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
