Description
A lighter take on classic meatloaf made with ground chicken, Parmesan, and garlic, resulting in moist, savory slices perfect for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Finely chop the onion and mince the garlic. Optional: Sauté chopped onion in a teaspoon of oil over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then cool.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, onion, egg, milk, salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture into a greased loaf pan or shape into a loaf on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the internal temperature reads 165°F (74°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest in the pan for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve slices with mashed potatoes or a salad. Garnish with parsley and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg