Chicken Parm Meatloaf
Prep
35 mins
Cook
1 hr
Servings
4
Difficulty
Hard
My go to weeknight dinner has to be this Chicken Parm Meatloaf because it combines all the flavors I love from the classic Italian dish in one convenient form. Ground chicken is such a lean protein that keeps this hearty meal surprisingly light, and honestly, the whole thing comes together in just about an hour from start to finish. There's something so satisfying about serving up that crispy panko topping and melted mozzarella cheese when you've barely spent any real effort in the kitchen. Your family will think you slaved away all day, but this recipe proves that restaurant quality comfort food doesn't have to be complicated.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 1 smallyellow onion(cut into chunks)
- 13 garlic cloves
- 237 mlfresh parsley leaves(plus more for garnish)
- 13 basil leaves(plus more for garnish)
- 237 mlmarinara sauce(divided)
- 237 mlitalian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 237 mlgrated parmesan cheese
- 11 egg(beaten)
- 2 teaspoonsitalian seasoning
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 11 1/2 lbs ground chicken
- 237 mlshredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter
- 237 mlpanko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoongarlic powder
- 1 tablespoonchopped parsley
- 1 tablespoonchopped basil
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350 F and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- 2
Add the onion, garlic, parsley and basil to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a medium sized bowl.
- 3
Add 3/4 cup of marinara, bread crumbs, parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Add the ground chicken and mix to combine.
- 4
Transfer the mixture to the prepared sheet pan and shape into an 8x4 inch loaf.
- 5
Bake for 45 minutes.
- 6
Remove from the oven and brush with remaining 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Top with the shredded mozzarella and continue baking for 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Meanwhile, melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the panko and garlic powder. Toast, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl and let cool several minutes, before stirring in the parmesan, parsley and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
- 8
Garnish the meatloaf with some of the bread crumb mixture and a sprig of basil. Serve remaining bread crumb mixture and more marinara sauce on the side.
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