Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
Indulge in the comforting flavors of our Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, a heartwarming fusion of chicken and classic Italian ingredients. This recipe brings a delightful twist to traditional meatloaf by incorporating rich Parmesan and gooey mozzarella, all topped with savory marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also guarantees to impress your guests. Serve it alongside pasta, salad, or crusty bread for a complete meal that everyone will love. With delicious leftovers that reheat beautifully, this Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is sure to become a favorite in your household.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
- In a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté finely diced onion and minced garlic until softened; let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix until just combined.
- Form two-thirds of the mixture into a rectangle on the prepared baking sheet. Place slices of mozzarella cheese down the center and top with remaining meat mixture to seal in the cheese.
- Spread marinara sauce on top and bake for 45 minutes.
- While baking, mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and additional Parmesan.
- After 45 minutes, remove from the oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella and breadcrumb mixture on top; return to the oven for an additional 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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