Description
A lighter, juicy chicken meatloaf infused with garlic and Parmesan, finished with a buttery, cheesy glaze that makes every bite melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup whole milk
- For the Garlic‑Parmesan Glaze:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, Parmesan, panko, eggs, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, parsley, salt, pepper, and milk. Mix just until evenly blended (avoid overmixing to keep it tender).
- Shape the meat mixture into a loaf shape in the pan (or on the baking sheet).
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
- While the loaf bakes, prepare the glaze: melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté about 1 minute, taking care it doesn’t burn. Stir in the Parmesan, chopped parsley, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Once the meatloaf is cooked, brush the glaze over the top and return it to the oven for another 5–7 minutes, until the glaze is golden and bubbly.
- Let the meatloaf rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing to help it hold together.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken, though texture and flavor may vary.
- Use gluten‑free breadcrumbs or almond meal to make this gluten-free.
- Stir in finely chopped spinach or zucchini for added veggies.
- For extra cheesiness, top with shredded mozzarella in the last few minutes of baking.
- To store leftovers, keep slices in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in a 350 °F oven for 10–15 minutes or microwave gently.
- Freeze slices (without glaze) for up to 3 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: approx. 290
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: approx. 500 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
