Description
A comforting and slightly elegant meatloaf made with ground chicken, garlic, and Parmesan, topped with a savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, for glaze
- 1 clove garlic, minced, for glaze
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese, for glaze
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley, for glaze
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, minced garlic, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley. Mix gently without overworking.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared loaf pan, pressing it into an even shape.
- Bake for about 35 minutes until golden and firm, checking with an instant-read thermometer to reach 165°F.
- While baking, melt butter in a small pan, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant. Remove from heat and mix in Parmesan and chopped parsley for glaze.
- Brush the glaze evenly across the top of the baked meatloaf and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For extra flavor, top with more Parmesan and parsley before serving. Leftovers store well for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: chicken meatloaf, garlic, parmesan, easy dinner, comfort food