Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
Indulge in a delightful twist on a classic favorite with this Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf. This mouthwatering dish brings together the rich flavors of chicken parmesan in a hearty loaf that’s perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. With a gooey mozzarella center and a savory marinara topping, it’s an easy-to-make recipe that will surely impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Plus, it’s versatile enough to pair with various sides or be served on its own. Enjoy making this comforting meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- 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
- 30 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 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.
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in a pan; sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes. Let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, 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 seal.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top and bake for 45 minutes.
- Combine panko breadcrumbs, melted butter, and parsley in a bowl; add shredded mozzarella on top of meatloaf along with breadcrumb mixture after initial baking.
- Return to oven for another 15–20 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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