(Complete Recipe)
Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional but great)
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (optional)
For the Topping (optional but delicious)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons melted butter OR olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
⭐ Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a loaf pan with parchment or lightly grease it.
2. Mix the Meatloaf
In a large bowl, combine:
- ground chicken
- Parmesan
- panko
- eggs
- minced garlic
- seasonings
- parsley
Mix gently with your hands or a spatula — don’t overmix or the meatloaf can get dense.
3. Shape & Add Topping
Transfer mixture to the loaf pan and shape it evenly.
For the topping, mix:
- melted butter
- garlic powder
- Parmesan
Spread over the top of the loaf.
4. Bake
Bake 45–55 minutes, or until:
- internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C)
- top is lightly golden
Let it rest 10 minutes before slicing.
⭐ Serving Ideas
- Serve with mashed potatoes or roasted veggies
- Slice and put into sandwiches
- Drizzle with marinara for an Italian twist
- Great for meal prep — stays juicy!
