Description
This Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf combines comfort food with a touch of elegance, making it perfect for weeknight meals. Juicy ground chicken, flavorful Parmesan, and a marinara glaze come together for a delicious dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 80g yellow onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 900g ground chicken
- 60g seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 30g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 120ml marinara sauce for glaze
- 2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs for topping
- 20g freshly grated Parmesan cheese for topping and serving
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, stirring frequently.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute, then set aside to cool.
- Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a bowl and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix onion, garlic, ground chicken, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt with the breadcrumb mixture gently.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Shape mixture into a compact loaf on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then spread marinara sauce on top and return to oven.
- Bake for an additional 25-35 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with Panko and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating cooked bacon or using ground turkey instead of chicken. Remember to let the meatloaf rest before slicing for better texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: meatloaf, chicken, Parmesan, comfort food, easy recipe