Name: Quick Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf with Mozzarella
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 80 g onion, finely diced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 900 g ground chicken; 60 g seasoned breadcrumbs; 2 teaspoons milk; 30 g Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 mozzarella cheese strings, sliced; 120 ml marinara sauce; 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs; 20 g Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped; 120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded

Description

A cheesy, Italian-inspired Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf made with lean ground chicken, Parmesan, herbs, and a gooey mozzarella center—lighter than classic meatloaf yet packed with bold flavor.

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
80 g onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
900 g ground chicken
60 g seasoned breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons milk
30 g Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 mozzarella cheese strings, sliced
120 ml marinara sauce
2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
20 g Parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
120 g mozzarella cheese, shredded

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with cooking spray.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened. Let cool completely.
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooled onion-garlic mix, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, egg, parsley, Italian seasoning, and salt. Mix gently.
Form two-thirds of the mixture into a 20cm x 10cm rectangle on the baking sheet. Arrange mozzarella slices down the center. Top with remaining mixture and shape into a loaf, sealing edges.
Spread marinara sauce on top and bake for 45 minutes.
Mix panko, Parmesan, melted butter, and parsley. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the loaf, then add breadcrumb mix. Bake 15–20 minutes more until golden and internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).
Rest 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Use cooled aromatics to prevent premature cooking. Seal loaf tightly to keep cheese inside. Add grated zucchini for extra moisture and nutrition.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 65 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 320
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 11g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg