Description
A light, flavorful twist on classic meatloaf, this meatloaf features ground chicken, Parmesan, and garlic, topped with marinara for a delicious finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a small baking dish or line it with parchment paper. Measure and chop the parsley and mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into a loaf and place it in the greased baking dish. Spread marinara sauce evenly on top. Bake for 45–50 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
Serve with creamy mashed potatoes or a crisp salad. Leftovers make excellent sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 95mg