Dinner for 8
Chicken Meatloaf
$6.78for 465 minServes 8
Ground chicken meatloaf combines vegetables, Parmesan, and seasonings under a sweet, smoky ketchup glaze.

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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrots, 0.15 lb$1.09/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.17Typical price | |
| Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.40Typical price | |
| Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price | |
| Sandwich bread, 0.25$2.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price | |
| Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price | |
| Milk, 8.5 oz$0.04/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $0.34Typical price | |
| Parmesan, 4.5 oz$0.55/oz typical | 4.5 oz | $2.41Typical price | |
| Chicken breast, 2 lb$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price | |
| Fresh ginger, a little$0.40/oz typical | a little | $0.02Typical price | |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Mustard, mayo, ketchupAsian sauces and pastesDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarRelish, dressings, steak sauce
Not included in the cost.
- 65 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
$1.69 per serving$6.78 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Ingredients
- 1 carrot
- 1 cup yellow onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/4 cups grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 1/4 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried mustard
- 1/2 tsp dried ginger
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and lightly oil a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
- Finely chop the carrot, onion, and garlic, then mix them with the breadcrumbs, eggs, milk, one-quarter cup ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, Parmesan, thyme, paprika, Cajun seasoning, and pepper.
- Mix in the ground chicken until just combined, then press the mixture into the loaf pan.
- Stir together the remaining ketchup, brown sugar, dried mustard, ginger, and liquid smoke, then spread it over the loaf.
- Bake for 50 minutes, until the center reaches 165 F, then rest for 5 minutes.
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