Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf. A flavorful twist on a classic dish that’s bound to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Meatloaf:
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Topping:
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce or tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, eggs, milk, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape and Bake: Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a baking sheet. Spread marinara sauce evenly over the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and Serve: Let the meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Using ground chicken keeps the meatloaf light and tender.
- Avoid overmixing for extra moisture.
- You can use a ketchup and Worcestershire sauce mixture as a classic topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 520 milligrams
- Fat: 14 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 12 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 110 milligrams
