Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a lighter, Italian-inspired take on traditional meatloaf. Made with lean ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and savory garlic, it’s moist, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy, satisfying dinner.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Shape into a loaf on a lined or greased baking sheet, or place in a loaf pan.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Add chopped onions or bell peppers for extra flavor and moisture.
- Stir in red pepper flakes or hot sauce for a spicy kick.
- Use almond flour or oats to make it gluten-free.
- Top with ketchup and Dijon mix in the last 10 minutes for a tangy glaze.
- Freeze in individual portions for quick future meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
