In my hunt for healthy recipes, I came across a meatloaf recipe that called for ground beef that caught my eye… I knew I could just sub in ground chicken for the beef and make it that much better. It turned out quite tasty and moist and it satisfied my love of Mexican flavors!
Enjoy!
Mexican Chicken Meatloaf
1 lb. ground chicken
1 cup crushed Doritos
1 egg – beaten
1 packet taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups shredded colby/jack cheese – divided
1 1/2 cups salsa - divided
1/2 can refried beans
Combine first 4 ingredients, 1/2 cup of the cheese, and 1 cup of the salsa.
Form mixture into a loaf and place in a greased loaf pan.
Spread refried beans over the top of the meat loaf.
Drizzle remaining salsa over top.
Bake in 400 degree oven for 50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees.
Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
Bake additional 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
Tags: ground chicken, meatloaf, mexican