Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf with Melty Cheese
A juicy, Italian-inspired chicken meatloaf packed with Parmesan, herbs, and topped with marinara and mozzarella. Perfect for family dinners and meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs ground chicken
- ½ cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ small onion, grated
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley or basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup marinara sauce + more for topping
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet.
- Mix all ingredients except marinara and mozzarella in a bowl until just combined.
- Shape into a loaf and place on pan. Brush top with ¼ cup marinara.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until 165°F internal temp.
- Top with more marinara and mozzarella in last 5–10 minutes.
- Rest 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use turkey instead of chicken if preferred.
- Make mini loaves in a muffin tin.
- Freeze raw or cooked for future meals.