Description
Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a deliciously comforting twist on a classic dish, combining all the beloved flavors of chicken parmesan into a simple meatloaf. This savory creation features ground chicken blended with rich Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, all topped with zesty marinara sauce and crispy breadcrumbs. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this meatloaf is not only satisfying but also versatile enough to pair with various side dishes. The easy preparation makes it an ideal choice for busy weeknights, ensuring everyone at the table will enjoy this cheesy, flavorful treat.
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 your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil over medium heat until softened; cool before mixing.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion and garlic, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt; mix gently until just combined.
- Shape two-thirds of the mixture into a rectangle on the baking sheet. Place sliced mozzarella down the center and cover with the remaining chicken mixture to form a loaf.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top and bake for 45 minutes.
- Mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and additional Parmesan; sprinkle on top along with shredded mozzarella.
- Return to oven for another 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Allow resting for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg