Italian-Style Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf with Crunchy Topping Delight
A delicious twist on a classic meatloaf featuring Italian flavors and a crunchy topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into a loaf.
- Place in a baking dish and spread marinara sauce over the top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and basil on top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until fully cooked.
Notes
- Let meatloaf rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with pasta or a side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg