Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves bring comfort straight to your dinner table with a twist on classic meatloaf. Packed with savory herbs and topped with melty cheese, these individual portions make weeknight meals deliciously simple and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) ground chicken
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Wet and Fresh Ingredients:
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients: 1.5 pounds ground chicken, 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs, ½ cup Parmesan cheese, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 beaten egg, ¼ cup milk, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Preheat your oven to exactly 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking sheet or mini loaf pan with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, beaten egg, and milk. Use your hands to blend ingredients gently, ensuring you don’t overmix.
- Add chopped parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper to the meat mixture. Fold ingredients carefully until they’re just incorporated.
- Divide the mixture into 4-6 equal portions. Shape each portion into a compact mini loaf with your hands, placing them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Brush the top of each meatloaf with olive oil, which will help create a golden, crispy exterior during baking.
- Place meatloaves in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches exactly 165°F (74°C) with a meat thermometer.
- Remove meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 3-4 minutes to redistribute internal juices.
- Sprinkle additional Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped parsley over the top before serving with roasted vegetables, rice, or a crisp green salad.
Notes
- Always mix the meatloaf ingredients gently to keep the chicken tender and prevent a tough texture.
- Check the internal temperature with a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken is fully cooked without drying out.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- If watching calories, use lean ground chicken breast and reduce the Parmesan cheese quantity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg