Description
Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf: A comforting, Italian-inspired twist on a classic. Juicy ground chicken is seasoned with garlic and Italian herbs, stuffed with mozzarella, and finished with marinara and a crispy Parmesan breadcrumb crust. This easy, family-friendly dish delivers cheesy, savory flavor in every slice and pairs perfectly with a simple salad or roasted vegetables for a hearty weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ cup marinara sauce (plus extra for topping)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella (for stuffing)
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (topping)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (topping)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan (topping)
- ½ cup marinara sauce (topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and marinara.
- Spread half the mixture into the loaf pan.
- Add a layer of mozzarella down the center, keeping it away from the edges.
- Cover with the remaining meat mixture and smooth the top.
- Stir melted butter, breadcrumbs, and Parmesan together; set aside.
- Spread ½ cup marinara over the meatloaf, then sprinkle the breadcrumb mixture on top.
- Bake 55–65 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Resting the meatloaf helps keep slices neat.
- Stuffing mozzarella in the center keeps a gooey cheese core.
- Leftovers reheat well; refrigerate up to 3 days.
- You can substitute provolone or fontina for mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 loaf)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, cheesy meatloaf, chicken parmesan inspired, mozzarella stuffed meatloaf, weeknight dinner, Italian meatloaf, comfort food, family dinner