Description
A juicy, flavorful twist on classic meatloaf made with ground chicken, Parmesan, Italian herbs, and a savory marinara glaze a lighter yet satisfying comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for topping)
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and onion.
3. Mix gently until just combined — do not overmix.
4. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan.
5. Spread 1/4 cup of marinara sauce on top.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes, until cooked through and golden on top.
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
8. Brush with a little extra warm marinara and drizzle with olive oil.
9. Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
Use panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
Substitute ground turkey if desired.
Pairs perfectly with roasted vegetables or mashed potatoes.
Leftovers make great sandwiches the next day.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Parmesan chicken meatloaf, ground chicken recipe, healthy meatloaf, Italian meatloaf