Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf (Printable)
Tender chicken meatloaf loaded with Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian spices for a comforting family meal.
# What You Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 pound ground chicken
→ Cheeses
02 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
03 - 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
→ Vegetables and Herbs
04 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
→ Binders and Fillers
07 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
08 - 1 large egg, lightly beaten
09 - 1/4 cup milk
→ Sauces and Seasonings
10 - 1/2 cup marinara sauce, plus extra for topping
11 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, mozzarella, onion, garlic, parsley, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
03 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan and gently press it in to form an even, uniform loaf.
04 - Spread an additional few tablespoons of marinara sauce over the top for extra flavor and moisture.
05 - Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the meatloaf is golden, set, and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
06 - Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with additional marinara sauce if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ground chicken stays incredibly moist thanks to the Parmesan and milk working together like a built in safety net.
- It reheats beautifully the next day, which means you basically get two meals from one effort.
- The Italian seasoning and marinara make it taste like a lasagna that decided to take a completely different shape.
02 -
- Ground chicken has less fat than beef, so skipping the milk or overbaking will leave you with a dry loaf.
- Letting the meatloaf rest is not optional, cutting too early means all those lovely juices end up on your cutting board.
03 -
- Wet your hands slightly before mixing to keep the chicken mixture from sticking to your fingers.
- Let the meatloaf sit at room temperature for about ten minutes before baking so it cooks more evenly throughout.