Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is simple, fast, and full of flavor. Made with ground chicken, garlic, and Parmesan, it is moist and lighter than traditional meatloaf.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced Use fresh garlic for best taste.
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Divided into half for mixing and topping.
- 1 cup breadcrumbs Plain or Italian-seasoned.
- 2 large eggs
- 1 medium onion, diced Sautéed for flavor.
- 2 tbsp soy sauce Low-sodium recommended.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Sauté diced onions in a skillet over medium heat until soft (about 5 minutes).
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, sautéed onions, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, soy sauce, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf form in the greased baking dish.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top. Optionally add paprika or Italian seasoning for extra flavor.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender. If the mixture feels too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs; if too dry, add a splash of milk or another egg. Let the loaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing for neat slices.