Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf brings comfort to your dinner table with a cheesy twist on classic meatloaf. Packed with savory herbs and topped with golden Parmesan, this dish delivers a satisfying meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1.5 lbs ground chicken
Cheeses and Binding:
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 egg
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.25 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a loaf pan by lightly coating with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
- Gather a large mixing bowl and combine 1½ lbs ground chicken, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan, ½ cup mozzarella, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten egg, ¼ cup milk, 1 tbsp chopped parsley, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Gently fold ingredients together until just incorporated, avoiding overmixing which can make the meatloaf tough.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan, using your hands to evenly spread and smooth the surface.
- Slide the pan into the 375°F oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until an instant-read thermometer shows 165°F at the center.
- During the final 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle an extra ¼ cup mozzarella on top and return to the oven until cheese melts and turns golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatloaf rest for 8-10 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and making slicing easier.
- Slice into ½-inch thick portions and garnish with additional chopped fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Always mix the meat mixture gently to prevent the meatloaf from becoming tough and dense.
- Checking the internal temperature ensures your chicken is fully cooked without becoming dry.
- For a low-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
- Fresh garlic provides the best flavor, but pre-minced garlic works in a pinch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg