Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves bring comfort right to your dinner table with a protein-packed twist on classic meatloaf that your family will devour. Packed with savory seasonings and topped with melted cheese, these tender meatloaves deliver maximum flavor in minimal preparation time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound ground chicken
Cheese & Bread:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese
Herbs & Seasonings:
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a baking sheet with a light coating of cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine 1 pound ground chicken, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, ½ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup chopped parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten egg, 1 teaspoon oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and ¼ cup milk. Blend ingredients thoroughly but gently.
- Portion the meat mixture into 4–6 equal sections and carefully form them into compact mini meatloaves with your hands.
- Arrange the meatloaves on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of olive oil across their surfaces.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and cook for 25–30 minutes, ensuring the internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- During the final 5 minutes of baking, sprinkle ¼ cup mozzarella cheese over each meatloaf if you want a melty topping.
- Extract the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 3–5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Always use fresh garlic for the most vibrant flavor in these chicken meatloaves.
- Check internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Experiment with additional herbs like basil or thyme to customize the meatloaves to your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 328 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg