Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf delivers a comforting dinner solution that brings together tender ground chicken, savory garlic, and melty cheese in one satisfying slice. Packed with flavor and easy to prep, this hearty meal will quickly become your family’s new weeknight favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 small onion
- ¼ cup ketchup
Seasonings:
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
- Italian seasoning (to taste)
- parsley (to taste)
Instructions
- Warm your kitchen oven to exactly 375°F and coat an 8×8 inch baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper so your meatloaf releases easily.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 1 pound ground chicken, 3 minced garlic cloves, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, 2 beaten eggs, and 1 finely chopped onion. Mix gently to keep the texture tender.
- Transfer the meat mixture into your prepared baking dish, shaping it into a compact loaf with even thickness to ensure consistent cooking.
- Drizzle ¼ cup ketchup across the top of your meatloaf, spreading it smoothly to create a flavorful glazed surface.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 375°F oven and bake for precisely 45-50 minutes, checking that your internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer.
- Remove the meatloaf and let it rest for 12 minutes, allowing internal juices to stabilize and distribute throughout the meat.
- Sprinkle some fresh parsley and slice your meatloaf into hearty portions, serving immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ground chicken with a bit of fat content to keep the meatloaf moist and prevent it from becoming dry.
- For extra flavor, consider mixing in fresh herbs like parsley or basil to complement the garlic and Parmesan.
- If tracking protein intake, swap breadcrumbs with almond flour for a lower-carb alternative that maintains the texture.
- Let the meatloaf cool completely before storing to maintain its structural integrity and prevent crumbling when slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 265 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg