Description
Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf: A cozy Italian-inspired twist on classic meatloaf—juicy, cheesy, and easy to make, delivering bold chicken parm flavors in every slice for a comforting family-friendly dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup halal Parmesan-style grated cheese
- 1 cup halal mozzarella cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (plus extra for serving)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (optional for brushing)
- Additional breadcrumbs for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan-style cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Press half the mixture into the loaf pan.
- Add the mozzarella cubes across the center, keeping them away from the edges to prevent leaking.
- Top with the remaining meat mixture and press to seal.
- Spread marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with extra breadcrumbs.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until fully cooked and lightly crisp on the outside.
- Rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with extra warm marinara.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free mozzarella and Parmesan substitutes.
- To keep the loaf moist, avoid overmixing the meat mixture.
- Brush with olive oil for a crisper crust if desired.
- Leftovers reheat well and pair nicely with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: Approximately 563 kcal
- Sugar: ~8 g
- Sodium: ~900 mg
- Fat: ~35 g
- Saturated Fat: ~14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: ~35 g
- Fiber: ~2 g
- Protein: ~44 g
- Cholesterol: ~210 mg
Keywords: Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf, chicken parm meatloaf, Italian-inspired meatloaf, easy chicken meatloaf, mozzarella stuffed meatloaf, family dinner