Description
Indulge in our delightful Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, a comforting dish that brings the classic flavors of Italian cuisine to your dinner table. This savory meatloaf is crafted with ground chicken, enhanced by rich Parmesan and gooey mozzarella cheese, then topped with zesty marinara sauce and crispy breadcrumbs for a satisfying crunch. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to transform leftovers into delicious sandwiches or salads. With its protein-packed goodness and flavor profile that appeals to all ages, this meatloaf will quickly become a staple in your household.
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.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat; sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened. Allow to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix gently 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 chicken mixture.
- Spread marinara sauce on top and bake for 45 minutes.
- For topping: mix panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and parsley; add mozzarella cheese after 45 minutes and sprinkle breadcrumb mixture on top. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg