Keto Chicken Meatloaf Without Breadcrumbs

This Low-Carb & Keto Chicken Meatloaf is a satisfying, protein-packed dinner. This recipe is made using almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, sugar-free ketchup, and no brown sugar.

Key Ingredients

• Ground chicken is easy to find and is budget-friendly. Chicken is lighter than ground beef which is traditional for meatloaf. You might also like my Turkey Meatloaf Muffin recipe!
• Ketchup and Worcestershire sauce add flavor and that classic meatloaf flavor. Be sure to use sugar-free ketchup for Whole30 or keto diets (you can also use tomato paste or a sugar-free barbecue sauce as an alternative).
• Almond flour helps add texture to the chicken meatloaf and adds a bit of texture. Almond flour replaces breadcrumbs which people usually add to a meatloaf (if you need alternatives, see what I recommend as an almond flour substitute).

Please see the recipe card at the end of this post for the exact ingredients and measurements.

Recipe Steps

Step One: Preheat your oven to 400°F. Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 

Step Two: Combine the meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl or food processor and combine.

Step Three: Transfer the mixture to your loaf pan and use a spatula to spread the meat mixture into all corners of the pan.

Bake the meatloaf for a cook time of 30 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the oven and spread the ketchup on top. 

Step Four: Return the meat loaf to the oven to cook for another 35 minutes, until an instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads an internal temperature of 165°F.

Let the meatloaf rest for about 10 minutes in the pan before slicing it and serving it.

Recipe FAQs

Recipe Substitutes

• You can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken, if you prefer. I recommend using 93% lean ground turkey as opposed to 99% lean ground turkey.
• If you want to add more vegetables to this recipe, you can lightly sauté one finely chopped red bell pepper to add to the chicken mixture before baking.
• Feel free to add your favorite fresh herbs instead of parsley. Fresh chopped dill, tarragon, or chives would be great!
• You can also add ingredients like up to 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese to your ground chicken meatloaf.
• If you don’t want to use almond flour, you can either leave it out or use your favorite gluten-free or grain-free flour instead. Cassava flour is a grain-free option, but it is not low in carbs like almond flour is. See my entire list of almond flour substitutes.

Keto Ground Chicken Meatloaf Recipe

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This Keto Ground Chicken Meatloaf is a satisfying, protein-packed dinner. This recipe uses almond flour instead of breadcrumbs, sugar-free ketchup, and no brown sugar.

• Total Time: 95 minutes
• Yield: 4

Ingredients

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• Nonstick cooking spray
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 onion, minced
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (leave out for strict keto and Whole30 diets)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup prepared sugar-free ketchup

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400° Spray a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, almond flour, onion, egg, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, sea salt, and black pepper.
3. Use your hands or a spatula to mix together the ingredients. Transfer the mixture to your loaf pan and use a spatula to spread the mixture into all corners of the pan.
4. Bake the meatloaf for 30 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the oven and spread the ketchup on top.
5. Return the meatloaf to the oven to cook for another 35 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the meatloaf reads 165°F.
6. Let the meatloaf cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before slicing it and serving it.
7. Enjoy warm.

Notes

1. Use a serrated knife as opposed to a Chef’s knife to cut the meatloaf into clean slices.
2. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 4 day. Reheat before serving.
3. You can assemble the loaf up to several days in advance, and then bake it when you’re ready to eat it. You can even freeze uncooked meatloaf for up to several months before baking it.
4. You can use ground turkey instead of ground chicken, if you prefer.
5. For leftovers, reheat in the oven or air fryer at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes before serving. 

• Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 80 minutes
• Category: Main dish
• Method: Oven
• Cuisine: Low-Carb
• Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
• Calories: 281
• Sugar: 3.1 g
• Sodium: 424.2 mg
• Fat: 13 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
• Fiber: 1.5 g
• Protein: 23.9 g
• Cholesterol: 142.8 mg

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About the Author: Carrie Forrest has a master’s degree in public health with a specialty in nutrition and is a certified holistic nutritionist. She is a top wellness and food blogger with over 5 million annual visitors to her site. Carrie has an incredible story of recovery from chronic illness and is passionate about helping other women transform their health. Send her a message through her contact form.

This recipe was originally published in 2021; it was updated and re-published in July, 2025.