Description
A lighter take on classic meatloaf, made with ground chicken, sautéed onions, garlic, and Parmesan, finished with a tangy marinara glaze.
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 (for meatloaf mix)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 120ml marinara sauce (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons Panko breadcrumbs (for topping/texture)
- 20g freshly grated Parmesan cheese (for topping/serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced yellow onion and cook for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine seasoned breadcrumbs with whole milk and let sit for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooled onion and garlic mixture to the breadcrumb mixture. Mix in ground chicken, grated Parmesan, beaten egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt.
- Mix all ingredients gently until thoroughly combined, avoiding overworking the meat.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
- Shape the meatloaf mixture into a loaf and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top and sides of the meatloaf.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 25–35 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove from oven, tent with foil, and let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
- Serve garnished with Panko breadcrumbs and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat to an internal temperature of 165°F before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
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: chicken meatloaf, Italian meatloaf, healthy dinner, comfort food