Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a deliciously moist and flavorful twist on the classic meatloaf, featuring ground chicken blended with Italian breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, garlic, and fresh herbs. Perfectly baked to a golden brown finish, it's an inviting meal that serves six and brings comfort to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs (or plain)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup minced yellow onion
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons chopped parsley (divided)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese (for topping)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and spray a 9×5×2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray to ensure the meatloaf doesn't stick.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Italian breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced yellow onion, minced garlic, egg, whole milk, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Combine Thoroughly: Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix all the ingredients until they are well combined and evenly incorporated.
- Shape the Meatloaf: Form the meat mixture into a loaf shape and place it into the prepared loaf pan. Spread the shredded Parmesan cheese evenly over the top, then sprinkle with the remaining 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley for garnish.
- Bake: Bake the meatloaf in the preheated oven for 1 hour, ensuring it cooks through completely.
- Broil for Finish: For the last 2 minutes, switch to the broil setting to brown the top to a golden finish. Watch closely to prevent burning.
Notes
- Make sure not to overmix the meat to keep the meatloaf tender.
- If you don’t have Italian breadcrumbs, plain breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning work well.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste as needed.
- Broiling at the end gives a delicious crispy top but watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Allow the meatloaf to rest 5-10 minutes before slicing for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 2 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
