Description
Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a delightful twist on a classic favorite, blending the comforting flavors of chicken parmesan into a hearty, satisfying dish. This meatloaf features tender ground chicken mixed with rich Parmesan cheese and gooey mozzarella, all topped with zesty marinara sauce and crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough for meal prep or next-day sandwiches. With every bite, you’ll experience a savory explosion of Italian goodness that’s sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Ingredients
Scale
- 900g ground chicken
- 60g seasoned breadcrumbs
- 30g grated Parmesan cheese
- 120ml marinara sauce
- 120g shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 80g finely diced onion
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 mozzarella cheese strings, cut into 1cm slices
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 20g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a frying pan over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in olive oil until softened; allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix cooled onion mixture, ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt until just combined.
- Form two-thirds of the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet. Place mozzarella strips down the center and cover with remaining mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce on top and bake for 45 minutes.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and Parmesan in a bowl; set aside.
- Top meatloaf with shredded mozzarella and breadcrumb mixture; return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg