Best Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Recipes

MOZZARELLA-STUFFED CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9x5-inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
• In 8-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium-high heat. Cook onions, 3 cloves garlic and a dash of salt in oil about 5 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent. Set aside to cool.
• In large bowl, mix remaining tablespoon olive oil, the ground chicken, 1 cup bread crumbs, the milk, egg, 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons parsley, the salt, pepper and pepper flakes. Add onion and garlic mixture; mix well.
• Pat half of meatloaf mixture in pan. Arrange cheese planks down center of meatloaf, leaving 1/2 to 1 inch of cheese-free space around all edges. Cut cheese in half as needed to fit. Cover cheese with remaining meatloaf mixture; press around edges to seal in cheese. Spread half of the marinara sauce over top of meatloaf.
• Bake about 1 hour or until meat thermometer inserted in center of loaf reads 165°F. Cool 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile in 6-inch skillet, toast 1/2 cup bread crumbs, 1 clove garlic and the butter until golden. Scrape into small dish to cool slightly. Stir in 3 tablespoons Parmesan and 2 tablespoons parsley. Top meatloaf with mixture.
• Serve with remaining marinara sauce.

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a loaf pan with cooking spray, set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, thyme, oregano, basil, garlic, onion, salt, pepper and Parmesan cheese. To not over handle the mixture otherwise it will get tough. Place the mixture in the greased loaf pan and form into a loaf. Top the meatloaf with pasta sauce.
• Place filled loaf pan on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes. Remove the meatloaf from the oven and sprinkle the top with the remaining shredded cheese. Place the meatloaf back in the oven and bake until the cheese is melted.
• Remove the meatloaf from the oven and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving/slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray an 8x4-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray.
• Mix together ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion, egg, garlic, basil, thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and chipotle chile powder until well combined. Press into the prepared loaf pan and top with marinara sauce.
• Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 40 to 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
• Sprinkle Italian cheese over top and bake until melted and bubbly, about 10 more minutes.
• Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350.
• 2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, eggs, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, , garlic and Parmesan cheese. Mix with your hands.
• 3. Place into a well greased 13x9 pan and shape into a loaf. Top the meatloaf with the marinara sauce.
• 4. Bake about 55 minutes. When done remove from oven and add the mozzarella cheese on top. Return to oven until the cheese is melted. Let stand for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN-PARMESAN MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Place 3/4 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup pasta sauce in separate freezer-weight containers; place in freezer. Mix remaining mozzarella and pasta sauce with all remaining ingredients just until blended; shape into 4 loaves. Place on baking sheet. Freeze 1 hour or until firm.
• Transfer meatloaves to large freezer-weight resealable plastic bag. Freeze up to 1 month.
• When Ready to Serve
• Heat oven to 375�F. Place (frozen) meatloaves in 9-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 45 min. or until done (165�F).
• Meanwhile, transfer (frozen) mozzarella and pasta sauce to separate microwaveable containers. Microwave on MEDIUM-LOW (30%) 2 to 3 min. or just until thawed.
• Top meatloaves with pasta sauce and mozzarella; bake 3 to 4 min. or until mozzarella is melted.