Here’s a detailed recipe for Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves — juicy, cheesy, and full of flavor 🍗🧄🧀.
Ingredients (makes 4 mini meatloaves)
- 500 g ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra lightness)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella (optional, for topping)
Garlic Parmesan Topping
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp garlic powder or 1 minced garlic clove
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 180°C (350°F).
- Grease a loaf pan or line a baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Mix Meatloaf
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, onion, egg, milk, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Mix gently until just combined — overmixing can make it tough.
3. Shape Loaves
- Divide mixture into 4 mini loaves and place on the tray or in the pan.
4. Add Topping
- Mix melted butter, Parmesan, and garlic for the topping.
- Brush over the loaves.
- Optionally sprinkle mozzarella for extra cheesy goodness.
5. Bake
- Bake 25–30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 74°C (165°F) and the top is golden.
6. Serve
- Serve warm with mashed potatoes, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
💡 Tips
- Panko breadcrumbs make loaves lighter.
- Make a large loaf instead of mini ones; bake 35–40 minutes.
- Leftovers can be reheated for sandwiches or wraps.
I can also provide a stovetop skillet version that cooks in 15–20 minutes without an oven. Do you want me to share that?
