Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, or oat crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk, or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
For the Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 190
- 2
In a large bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients: ground chicken, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 3-4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, black pepper, and the optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently just until combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Divide the meatloaf mixture into four equal portions and form them into mini loaves. Alternatively, you can form one large loaf. Place the shaped loaves on the prepared baking tray.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a small bowl, prepare the garlic Parmesan topping by combining the 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 clove finely grated garlic. Brush this topping evenly over the top of each meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Bake the mini loaves for 22–25 minutes, or if making one large loaf, bake for 35–40 minutes. The meatloaves are done when their internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 190
- 6
Once baked, remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves
For the Meatloaf
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, or oat crumbs
- 1 egg
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup milk, or unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, or melted butter
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
For the Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 clove garlic, finely grated
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease a loaf pan.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 190 - 2
In a large bowl, combine all the meatloaf ingredients: ground chicken, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 3-4 cloves minced garlic, 1/4 cup milk, 2 tablespoons olive oil or melted butter, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, salt, black pepper, and the optional 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley. Mix gently just until combined, being careful not to overwork the mixture.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Divide the meatloaf mixture into four equal portions and form them into mini loaves. Alternatively, you can form one large loaf. Place the shaped loaves on the prepared baking tray.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a small bowl, prepare the garlic Parmesan topping by combining the 2 tablespoons melted butter, 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, and 1 clove finely grated garlic. Brush this topping evenly over the top of each meatloaf.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Bake the mini loaves for 22–25 minutes, or if making one large loaf, bake for 35–40 minutes. The meatloaves are done when their internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F).
⏱️ 25 min•🌡️ 190 - 6
Once baked, remove the meatloaves from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful meatloaf.
⏱️ 5 min