Description
Chicken Parm Meatloaf is a deliciously inventive twist on traditional meatloaf, combining lean ground chicken with savory marinara sauce and gooey mozzarella cheese. This hearty dish is perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, delivering Italian-inspired flavors that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup marinara sauce (divided)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375?F (190?C) and lightly grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, eggs, salt, pepper, and oregano until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan and shape into an even loaf.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce over the top of the meatloaf.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165?F (74?C).
- In the last five minutes of baking, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and return to the oven until melted.
- Serve drizzled with remaining marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg