CREOLE CHICKEN LOAF

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Provided by Eric N. Berg

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup finely diced celery
1 tablespoon unsalted butter plus 1/4 teaspoon butter for greasing pan
1 large egg
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon file powder (optional)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt to taste
1 1/2 pounds chicken breast, deboned, skinned, trimmed of fat and ground
1 1/2 cups fine dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped green pepper
1 small carrot, grated
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh tomatoes, seeds removed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Saute the onions, garlic and celery briefly in the butter, just until the onions are translucent and the celery is bright green. Cool slightly.
Beat the egg; blend in the cream and seasonings. Add the chicken and bread crumbs and mix thoroughly. Add the sauteed onion mixture and the peppers, carrot and tomatoes, and blend gently but thoroughly. Place in a greased 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan.
Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until firm and browned. Let the meatloaf rest for 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 327, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 521 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams