Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf—juicy, cheesy, and a lighter twist on classic beef meatloaf.
🧄🧀 Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
🛒 Ingredients
- 500g ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or crushed crackers)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3–4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (optional)
🧄 Garlic Parmesan topping (optional but recommended)
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Preheat
Set oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a loaf pan or line with parchment paper.
2. Mix the meatloaf
In a large bowl, combine:
ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, eggs, garlic, onion, milk, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Mix just until combined—don’t overmix or it becomes dense.
3. Shape and bake
- Transfer mixture to loaf pan and shape evenly.
- Bake for 40–50 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
4. Add topping (optional but amazing)
Mix butter, garlic, Parmesan, and parsley.
Brush over meatloaf in the last 10 minutes of baking.
5. Rest before slicing
Let it sit for 10 minutes so it holds together better.
🍽️ Serving ideas
- Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes
- Steamed vegetables
- Garlic bread or dinner rolls
- A light yogurt-garlic dip or tomato sauce
💡 Tips for best results
- Don’t skip the milk—it keeps chicken meatloaf moist.
- Adding a bit of mozzarella inside gives a gooey center.
- If it browns too fast, loosely cover with foil.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Air fryer version
- Low-carb/keto version
- Or a spicy chili garlic variation 🌶️
