Description
Savory Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves for Comfort Food Bliss
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken (Choose a lean blend (90-93%) for juiciest results.)
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic (Minced or crushed for robust flavor.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Adds umami richness.)
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs (Helps provide structure.)
- 1 large Egg (Crucial for binding ingredients.)
- 1/2 cup Onion (Grated or finely chopped.)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (Fresh or dried, for flavor.)
- 3 tbsp Butter (Creates a rich base.)
- 3 tbsp Flour (Used for thickening.)
- 1 cup Milk (For creaminess.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Extra for stirring into the sauce.)
- 1 tsp Salt (Enhances flavors.)
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper (Adds a subtle kick.)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning (Complement the dish.)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a muffin tin.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated onion, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into mini meatloaves or fill muffin tin cups, ensuring consistent size.
- Bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and meatloaves are golden.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, add minced garlic until fragrant, whisk in flour, then gradually stir in milk until thickened. Stir in more Parmesan and season.
- Remove baked meatloaves from the oven, then serve with the creamy sauce spooned over each, garnishing with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatloaf
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves