Description
A comforting twist on traditional meatloaf featuring lean ground chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup onion, diced
- ½ cup bell pepper, diced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and minced garlic.
- Add diced onion, diced bell pepper, and cracked egg to the mixture.
- Season with salt, pepper, and parsley; mix until just combined.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased loaf pan or form into a loaf on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush the top with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian seasoning if desired.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (73°C).
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
For a healthier version, substitute ground turkey for chicken. Modify seasonings to your taste with different herbs or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken meatloaf, garlic Parmesan, healthy meatloaf, comfort food, family recipe