Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Recipe
This Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is a delicious twist on the classic meatloaf, featuring ground chicken mixed with Parmesan cheese and Italian seasonings. It’s stuffed with gooey mozzarella strings and topped with a savory marinara sauce and a crispy breadcrumb-Parmesan topping. Baked to perfection, this meatloaf is juicy, cheesy, and full of flavor, making it a comforting and family-friendly meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Meatloaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 80 g onion, finely diced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 900 g ground chicken
- 60 g seasoned breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons milk
- 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 mozzarella cheese strings, cut into 1cm slices
- 120 ml marinara sauce
Topping
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
- 20 g Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray it with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Cook the finely diced onion and minced garlic until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow this mixture to cool completely before use.
- Mix Meatloaf Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, cooled onion and garlic mixture, seasoned breadcrumbs, milk, grated Parmesan, egg, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix gently just until all ingredients are combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the meatloaf tender.
- Form Meatloaf with Cheese Center: Take about two-thirds of the chicken mixture and pat it onto the prepared baking sheet forming a rectangular shape approximately 20cm by 10cm. Arrange the mozzarella cheese string slices evenly down the center. Top the cheese with the remaining chicken mixture, shaping it into a loaf and sealing the edges to enclose the cheese completely.
- Add Marinara Sauce and Bake: Spread the marinara sauce evenly over the top of the formed meatloaf. Place it in the preheated oven and bake for 45 minutes to help set the shape and start cooking through.
- Prepare Topping: While the meatloaf is baking, combine the panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, melted butter, and chopped parsley in a small bowl to make the crispy topping.
- Add Cheese and Topping: After the initial 45 minutes of baking, remove the meatloaf from the oven. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top, then evenly distribute the breadcrumb mixture on top of the cheese.
- Final Bake: Return the meatloaf to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the internal temperature of the meatloaf reaches 74°C (165°F) indicating it is fully cooked.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the meatloaf from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve warm with your choice of side dishes.
Notes
- Ensure the onion and garlic mixture is completely cooled before mixing with ground chicken to prevent the egg from cooking prematurely.
- Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender and prevent it from becoming dense.
- Use a thermometer to check for an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F) to ensure the chicken is safely cooked.
- For a crispier topping, broil the meatloaf for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- This meatloaf can be made ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time slightly if baking chilled.
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