Description
This Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf recipe is a cheesy, flavorful twist on a classic comfort food made with ground chicken, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and a marinara glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep, it’s juicy, protein-packed, and easy to make. Keywords include chicken meatloaf, parmesan meatloaf, chicken dinner, healthy meatloaf recipe, and easy meatloaf.
Ingredients
1.5 pounds ground chicken
0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
0.5 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon black pepper
0.5 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving if desired)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and prepare a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Form the mixture into a loaf shape on the baking sheet or press it evenly into a loaf pan.
4. Bake for 35 minutes, then remove and spread the marinara sauce over the top.
5. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
6. Let the meatloaf rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Letting the meatloaf rest before slicing helps keep it juicy and intact.
Add extra Parmesan on top for a cheesy crust.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness without overbaking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/6th of loaf)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg