Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves become your weeknight dinner hero, packed with savory flavor and easy to whip up. Tender chicken blends with garlic and cheese, creating a comforting meal your family will devour in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F and lightly coat a baking sheet with 2 tablespoons olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Finely mince 4 garlic cloves into tiny, uniform pieces for maximum flavor distribution.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and combine 2 lbs ground chicken, 1 cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup parmesan cheese, and 2 eggs.
- Add 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper to the mixture. Use your hands to blend ingredients until perfectly integrated.
- Divide the chicken mixture into 4 equal portions, handling gently to maintain a tender texture.
- Shape each portion into a compact mini meatloaf on the prepared baking sheet, creating a small center indent to prevent uneven rising.
- Brush the top of each meatloaf with ½ cup marinara sauce, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Slide the baking sheet into the 375°F oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until an internal temperature of 165°F is reached.
- Remove meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley over the meatloaves just before serving for a fresh, bright finish.
Notes
- Always use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best flavor and texture in your meatloaves.
- Create the indent in the center of each meatloaf to help them cook evenly and prevent them from puffing up during baking.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked without drying out the meatloaves.
- If cooking for gluten-free friends, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs for an easy adaptation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg