Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Recipe Made Easy
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is juicy, cheesy, and packed with garlicky flavor. It’s a beginner-friendly comfort food perfect for any night of the week. Serve with your favorite sides for a wholesome, delicious meal.
Ingredients
Meatloaf
- 900 g ground chicken
- 100 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 60 g panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 0.5 tsp dried parsley
- 0.5 tsp fine salt
- 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
- 60 ml whole milk
- Garlic Parmesan Glaze
- 45 g unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 25 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
- Pinch of fine salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment or grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, combine all meatloaf ingredients until evenly mixed—avoid overmixing.
- Form into a loaf on the baking sheet or press into the loaf pan.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until internal temp reaches 74°C (165°F).
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan and parsley; cook for another 1–2 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
- Brush glaze over baked meatloaf and return to the oven for 5–7 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with extra parsley.
Notes
For extra moisture, don’t skip the milk. To switch it up, stuff the center with mozzarella before baking. This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf also freezes beautifully.