Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, a delightful twist on traditional meatloaf that combines succulent ground chicken with rich Parmesan and gooey mozzarella. This Italian-inspired dish is generously topped with marinara sauce and crispy breadcrumbs, making it a perfect centerpiece for family dinners or special occasions. With its melt-in-your-mouth texture and savory flavor profile, this meatloaf is sure to be a hit with both kids and adults alike. Easy to prepare and versatile enough for meal prep, you can enjoy it as leftovers in sandwiches or served alongside your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 80 g onion (finely diced)
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 900 g ground chicken
- 60 g seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 30 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 mozzarella cheese strings (cut into 1cm slices)
- 120 ml marinara sauce
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 20 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 tablespoon butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 120 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened, then let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt; mix until just combined.
- Shape two-thirds of the mixture onto the baking sheet into a rectangle. Place mozzarella slices down the center and cover with remaining mixture to form a loaf.
- Top with marinara sauce and bake for 45 minutes.
- While baking, mix panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, melted butter, and chopped parsley for topping.
- After 45 minutes, remove from oven and add shredded mozzarella and breadcrumb topping; return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg