Description
Juicy, flavorful Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves made with ground chicken, herbs, and cheese, then topped with a creamy garlic-Parmesan sauce. A lighter, comforting twist on classic meatloaf—perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken (90–93% lean)
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated or finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon flour
3/4 cup milk
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, onion, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatloaves or divide evenly among muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 22–25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While the meatloaves bake, prepare the sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour to make a roux, then gradually add milk, whisking until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Once the meatloaves are cooked, spoon the warm sauce over each and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Use ground turkey instead of chicken if preferred.
For gluten-free, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Double the sauce for extra drizzle—it pairs well with vegetables or mashed cauliflower.
Freeze cooked meatloaves individually for easy meal prep.
Avoid overmixing the meat mixture to keep the texture tender and juicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
