Description
Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a delightful twist on traditional comfort food that combines the savory flavors of chicken with rich Italian cheeses. This hearty dish features ground chicken blended with garlic, onions, and parmesan, all topped with gooey mozzarella and marinara sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this meatloaf is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for cooks of all skill levels. The melty cheese center will have everyone asking for seconds!
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 finely diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until softened, then let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion mixture, breadcrumbs, milk, grated parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix gently until combined.
- Form two-thirds of the mixture into a rectangle on the baking sheet. Place sliced mozzarella in the center and cover with the remaining meat mixture.
- Top with marinara sauce and bake for 45 minutes.
- Prepare topping by mixing panko breadcrumbs with melted butter and parsley; add shredded mozzarella on top after initial baking.
- Return to oven for an additional 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg