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Bird's-eye view of a round Parmesan chicken meatloaf topped with melted mozzarella and marinara sauce, garnished with parsley.

Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

Baked ground chicken meatloaf with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, and Italian seasoning, topped with marinara and mozzarella.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chill Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian style)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup milk
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced minced
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried) chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (optional, for topping) optional, for topping
  • ½ cup marinara sauce (optional, for topping) optional, for topping

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven and Prep Pan:

    Set oven to 375°F (190°C). Coat a 9x5-inch loaf pan with oil or line with parchment.

  2. Mix Meatloaf Ingredients:

    In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, milk, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir gently until blended—avoid overworking.

  3. Shape Loaf in Pan:

    Place the mixture into the prepared pan. Press evenly to form a uniform loaf.

  4. Bake Meatloaf:

    Cook for 40–45 minutes, until the loaf is almost done.

  5. Add Toppings and Finish Baking:

    If adding toppings, brush marinara over the top and cover with mozzarella. Bake another 10–15 minutes, until internal temp hits 165°F (75°C).

  6. Rest Before Slicing:

    Allow the meatloaf to rest 5–10 minutes prior to slicing. Top with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.