Description
Juicy, cheesy, and bursting with flavor, this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is the ultimate comfort dinner. With fresh garlic, Parmesan, and herbs, it’s tender on the inside and golden on top—a cozy meal perfect for busy weeknights or Sunday dinners.
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf:
1 ½ lbs ground chicken
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried parsley
½ cup whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Glaze:
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Garnish:
Extra Parmesan and fresh parsley for serving
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a loaf pan.
Mix the ingredients in a large bowl: ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, herbs, salt, pepper, and milk. Combine gently—do not overmix.
Shape the loaf and place it on the prepared pan or in the loaf pan.
Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Prepare the glaze: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in Parmesan and parsley until slightly thickened (2–3 minutes).
Brush glaze over the cooked meatloaf and bake an additional 5–7 minutes for a golden crust.
Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley and Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Don’t overmix the meat—this keeps your meatloaf tender.
Substitute ground turkey or lean pork for variety.
Make ahead: Assemble the loaf and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of loaf)
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg