Tender, juicy, and loaded with garlic-Parmesan flavor — this chicken meatloaf is pure comfort food!
📋 Ingredients
For the Meatloaf
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (or whole-wheat/GF crumbs)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Topping
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease or line a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, garlic, onion, parsley, and seasonings. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape mixture into a loaf and place in pan.
- Mix melted butter, garlic, and Parmesan, then brush over the top.
- Bake 45–55 minutes, until internal temp reaches 165°F.
- Rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley & extra Parmesan.
🌟 WW-Friendly Tips
- Swap butter for a light olive oil spray.
- Use reduced-fat Parmesan.
- Try whole-wheat or oat crumbs for more fiber.
👉 WW Points (with swaps): ~3–4 points per serving
