Juicy Garlic Parmesan Chicken (Printable)

Tender, flavorful chicken loaf with garlic and Parmesan, perfect for cozy, comforting meals.

# What You'll 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 cup whole milk

→ Glaze & Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
14 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
15 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# Cooking Steps:

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, pepper, and milk until just combined.
03 - Form the mixture into a loaf and place it on the prepared baking sheet or in the greased loaf pan.
04 - Bake for 40 to 45 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and the loaf is set.
05 - Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat, optionally sauté an extra minced garlic clove until fragrant. Stir in Parmesan and half of the chopped parsley; cook until slightly thickened.
06 - Remove loaf from oven. Brush top with garlic-Parmesan glaze. Return to oven for 5 to 7 minutes until golden and bubbly.
07 - Let the loaf rest for 5 minutes. Slice, garnish with remaining parsley, and serve warm.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Tender and flavorful chicken meatloaf
  • Cozy and comforting dinner option
02 -
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and omit Parmesan or use a vegan hard cheese alternative
03 -
  • Do not overmix the meat mixture to keep the meatloaf tender
  • Let the meatloaf rest before slicing to retain juices
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