Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a juicy, weeknight-friendly twist on classic meatloaf. This flavorful chicken loaf is packed with roasted garlic, grated Parmesan, and Italian herbs, delivering savory depth without drying out. Made in one pan, it bakes to a tender center with a glossy glaze option and crisp edges for a comforting family dinner. Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp roasted garlic paste)
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional glaze: 2 tbsp melted butter mixed with 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, onion, garlic, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, milk, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly combined—avoid overmixing to keep it tender.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and shape into a smooth loaf.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Brush with the optional garlic-Parmesan glaze during the last 5 minutes for extra flavor.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a fresh salad.
Notes
- Use 93% lean ground chicken for a juicier loaf.
- Avoid overmixing the meat to keep the texture tender.
- For gluten free, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten free breadcrumbs or almond flour.
- Let the meatloaf rest 10 minutes before slicing to set slice cleanly.
- Optional glaze adds extra garlic parmesan flavor in the final minutes.
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
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