Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves are a delightful and flavorful dish made with lean ground chicken, garlic, and Parmesan cheese, topped with a creamy garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken (90-93% lean)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated or finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a muffin tin.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, garlic, onion, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Combine gently.
- Shape into small meatloaves or divide evenly into muffin tin cups.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes, or until internal temp reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, prepare the sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and whisk for 30 seconds.
- Slowly add milk, whisking continuously. Cook until thickened, then stir in Parmesan until melted. Season to taste.
- Serve meatloaves with a spoonful of sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Can use ground turkey as an alternative to chicken.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg