Description
A delicious and flavorful Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf recipe that combines ground chicken with Italian seasonings and a cheesy filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian style preferred)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella (or mozzarella cheese sticks)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan (for topping)
- Optional: melted butter mixed with parsley + garlic to brush on top
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a loaf pan or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, eggs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, milk, and spices & herbs. Mix well — don’t overwork the meat.
- Transfer half the mixture to your loaf pan and shape into a base layer. Add mozzarella cheese in a long strip down the center, then cover with the remaining chicken mixture and seal all sides. (Optional: make shallow slices across the top for that beautiful cheesy pull effect.)
- Sprinkle the top with extra Parmesan and brush with garlic-parsley butter (optional but heavenly). Bake for 45–55 minutes until internal temp reaches 165°F. For a golden crust, broil the last 3–4 minutes until brown & bubbly.
- Rest for 10 minutes, then slice and enjoy. Serve with marinara sauce for dipping, garlic mashed potatoes, or roasted veggies or salad.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey if preferred.
- Mix in spinach or basil for added freshness.
- Use part-skim cheese to lighten it up.
- Refrigerate leftovers for 3–4 days.
- Freeze slices for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg