Tender chicken loaf blended with garlic, Parmesan, and herbs for a flavorful, cozy main dish.
# What You Need:
→ Meatloaf
01 - 2 pounds ground chicken
02 - 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
03 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
04 - 2 large eggs
05 - 4 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1 teaspoon dried basil
09 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon black pepper
12 - ½ cup whole milk
→ Glaze & Garnish
13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 - ¼ cup Parmesan cheese for sprinkling
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or grease a loaf pan.
02 - In a large bowl, gently mix ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, dried basil, dried parsley, salt, black pepper, and milk until just combined to avoid toughening the mixture.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf shape and place it on the prepared baking sheet or into the greased loaf pan.
04 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the loaf is firm to the touch.
05 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Optionally sauté an extra minced garlic clove until fragrant, then stir in additional Parmesan and half of the chopped parsley, cooking until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove meatloaf from oven, brush the top evenly with the garlic-Parmesan glaze, then return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
07 - Let the meatloaf rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with the remaining parsley and serve warm.
