Description
This Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a flavorful twist on a classic dish, featuring ground chicken enriched with savory ingredients and a gooey mozzarella center.
Ingredients
Ground chicken
Onion
Garlic
Seasoned breadcrumbs
Parmesan cheese
Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley
Milk
Egg
Mozzarella cheese strings
Marinara sauce
Panko breadcrumbs
Butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a skillet, sauté chopped onion and garlic until softened and fragrant.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, seasoned breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, fresh parsley, milk, and egg. Mix until just combined.
- Form half of the meat mixture into the base of the loaf pan, creating a well in the center for the mozzarella cheese strings.
- Place the mozzarella cheese strings in the center and then top with the remaining meat mixture, sealing the edges.
- Spread marinara sauce on top of the meatloaf.
- In a small bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the meatloaf is cooked through and the top is golden brown.
- Allow to rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute the ground chicken with turkey or lean beef for a different flavor. Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, meatloaf, chicken recipe, Italian meatloaf