Description
Melt in Your Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf brings comfort straight to your dinner table with a delightful blend of savory chicken, rich parmesan, and aromatic garlic. Hearty and satisfying, this dish delivers warmth and flavor that make weeknight meals something to celebrate.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 2 large eggs
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Binding and Topping Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup ketchup
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 375°F and grab a standard loaf pan for easy preparation.
- Toss 1 pound ground chicken, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup Parmesan, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 eggs, and 1 chopped onion into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Blend ingredients gently with your hands, ensuring everything combines without overworking the meat mixture.
- Carefully transfer the meat blend into the loaf pan, molding it into a compact rectangular shape.
- Spread ¼ cup ketchup evenly across the meatloaf’s surface, creating a tangy protective layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the center reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Midway through cooking, peek inside the oven and cover the meatloaf with aluminum foil if the top browns too quickly.
- After removing from the oven, let the meatloaf rest 5-10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and stabilize.
- Slice into hearty portions and serve warm, enjoying the aromatic garlic and Parmesan flavors.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic for the most robust flavor, as pre-minced garlic can taste less vibrant.
- Handle the ground chicken mixture gently to keep the meatloaf tender and prevent a dense texture.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Opt for a digital meat thermometer to ensure your chicken meatloaf reaches the safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg