Description
A tender and juicy garlic Parmesan chicken meatloaf packed with Italian-inspired flavors, topped with a savory seasoned glaze, and baked to perfection for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground chicken
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian seasoned or plain)
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tbsp dried parsley)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
For the topping:
1/3 cup ketchup
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp minced garlic or 1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning or dried herbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped onion, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- If using shredded cheese for a gooey center, fold it into the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared loaf pan and shape evenly.
- In a small bowl, mix ketchup, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Spread evenly over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For a sharper flavor, substitute Parmesan with Asiago or Pecorino Romano.
For a lower-carb version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds.
Add finely grated zucchini or carrots for extra moisture and nutrition (squeeze out excess liquid first).
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped slices for up to 3 months and thaw overnight before reheating.
Reheat in the oven at 325°F or microwave in short intervals with a splash of broth to retain moisture.
- 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 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
