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Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

A delicious Italian twist on classic meatloaf using ground chicken, marinara, and plenty of melted mozzarella.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian-American
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

Meatloaf Base
  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 small yellow onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
Topping
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese for garnish

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Chef's Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 5 minutes to form a panade.
  3. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, eggs, 1/2 cup Parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley.
  4. Mix gently with hands until just combined. Do not overwork the meat.
  5. Transfer mixture to the baking sheet and shape into a 9x5 inch loaf.
  6. Bake for 40 minutes.
  7. Remove from oven. Top generously with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
  8. Return to oven and bake for another 15-20 minutes until cheese is golden and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  9. Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.