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Meet your new favorite meatloaf! The ground chicken makes the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf super moist, and you’ll love the Parmesan herb-crusted topping!
Reasons to Dig Into This Dish
- Juicy & Moist: Ground chicken keeps this meatloaf tender without being heavy.
- Crispy Parmesan Crust: That golden, cheesy topping adds the perfect crunch and flavor punch.
- Family-Friendly Twist: Comfort food everyone knows, but with a fresh, lighter upgrade.
- Meal Prep Win: Slice it up for sandwiches, or pair with veggies for easy high protein meal prep lunches.
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Ingredients
- Italian Breadcrumbs: The added seasonings in Italian breadcrumbs[2] are a MUST! You can use plain, but Italian takes it to the next level!
- Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is a MUST! The garlic flavor in this meatloaf is out of this world.
- Whole Milk: If you use milk with a higher fat content, it will add creaminess and moisture to the meatloaf texture.
- Fresh Parsley: I used fresh flat-leaf parsley in this recipe. Fresh adds to the depth of flavor, and I highly recommend using fresh over dried.
How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
Making this garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf is as easy as it gets! With just a handful of simple steps, you’ll have a flavorful, golden topped meatloaf on the table in no time. Here’s how to bring it all together:
- Combine: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then spray a 9x5x2-inch loaf pan[3] with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, yellow onion, garlic, egg, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix: Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix until well combined.
- Form and Bake: Form the meat mixture into a loaf, then place it into the prepared loaf pan. Top with shredded parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, then broil for the last 2 minutes to get the top golden brown. Watch it closely!
Alyssa’s Pro Tip
Make Them Mini! My kids LOVE having individual meatloaves! Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray, add the meatloaf mixture and topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes and enjoy. Also, great for meal prep!
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×5×2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ pounds ground chicken, ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup minced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 large egg, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
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Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix until the ingredients are well combined.
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Form the meat mixture into a loaf, and place it into the prepared loaf pan. Top with ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Broil for the last 2 minutes to get the top golden brown. Watch it closely!
Storing & Reheating Instructions
- In the Fridge: Let it cool, then wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.
- In the Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, label, and freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- To Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, or bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.
Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 29gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 953mgPotassium: 711mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 397IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 233mgIron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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References
- ^ disclosure policy (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ breadcrumbs (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ 9x5x2-inch loaf pan (www.target.com)
- ^ Share on Pinterest (pinterest.com)
- ^ Crockpot Meatloaf (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Meatloaf Meatballs (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Meatloaf Sandwich (therecipecritic.com)
- ^ Turkey Meatloaf (therecipecritic.com)