Description
Savory garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf brings comfort and classic flavors to your dinner table with delightful Italian-inspired ingredients. Cheesy, herb-infused goodness promises a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
Cheese:
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Panko)
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 1/2 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 375F (190C), creating a non-stick surface by greasing a loaf pan or laying parchment paper on a baking sheet.
- Craft the protein mixture by amalgamating ground chicken with breadcrumbs, cheese variants, egg, aromatic herbs, and seasonings in a spacious mixing vessel, gently blending until components are harmoniously integrated without excessive manipulation.
- Mold the prepared mixture into a uniform loaf shape, positioning it carefully within the prepared cooking vessel.
- Construct a crispy topping by whisking Parmesan, breadcrumbs, melted butter, and minced garlic into a cohesive, textured coating.
- Lavishly distribute the seasoned topping across the meatloaf’s surface, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Roast in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, monitoring until the internal temperature precisely reaches 165F (74C) and the exterior transforms into a golden, crunchy layer.
- Allow the meatloaf a brief resting period of 5 minutes to stabilize its structural integrity before slicing.
- Embellish with freshly chopped parsley and accompany with complementary side dishes for a complete culinary presentation.
Notes
- Always use fresh ground chicken for the most tender and juicy meatloaf texture.
- Mix ingredients gently to prevent dense, tough meatloaf by avoiding overworking the meat mixture.
- Replace breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed gluten-free crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Create a low-fat variation by using lean ground chicken breast and reducing cheese quantities while maintaining flavor with herbs and spices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg