Caprese Chicken Meatloaf: A Juicy, Heartwarming Twist on Dinner
A delicious and hearty dinner option, combining classic Caprese flavors with moist chicken meatloaf.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, mozzarella, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a loaf pan and shape into a loaf.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider topping the meatloaf with extra mozzarella and fresh basil during the final 10 minutes of baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg