Name: Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 1.5 lb ground chicken; 1 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping); 1 large egg; 3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 small onion, finely diced; 1/4 cup tomato paste or marinara sauce; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if using lean meat); 3/4 cup marinara sauce (for topping)

Description

Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf brings together the classic comfort of meatloaf with the flavors of chicken parmesan. Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with Italian herbs, parmesan, and garlic, then topped with marinara and gooey mozzarella. It’s an easy, flavorful dinner the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1.5 lb ground chicken

1 cup grated parmesan cheese

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)

1 large egg

3/4 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 small onion, finely diced

1/4 cup tomato paste or marinara sauce

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if using lean meat)

3/4 cup marinara sauce (for topping)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.

2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, tomato paste or marinara, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.

3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared sheet or loaf pan and shape into a loaf.

4. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

5. Remove from oven and spoon marinara sauce over the top. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese evenly.

6. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbling.

7. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

For extra moisture, add a tablespoon of ricotta cheese to the meat mixture.

You can shape the loaf free-form on a sheet pan instead of using a loaf pan.

Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing is key to clean slices and juicy texture.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of loaf)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 3 g
Sodium: 680 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9 g
Fiber: 1 g
Protein: 31 g
Cholesterol: 115 mg