03/24/2025
# # # 🧄🧀 **Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf** 🍗🍞
A **juicy, flavorful twist** on classic meatloaf—loaded with **garlic, Parmesan, and melty mozzarella** for a comforting, cheesy bite in every slice!
# # # # **🛒 Ingredients:**
- 🍗 **1 lb** ground chicken
- 🍞 **½ cup** breadcrumbs (Panko works great!)
- 🧀 **⅓ cup** grated Parmesan cheese
- 🧀 **½ cup** shredded mozzarella cheese
- 🥚 **1 egg**, lightly beaten
- 🧄 **3 cloves garlic**, minced
- 🧅 **½ small onion**, finely diced
- 🌿 **1 tsp** Italian seasoning
- 🧂 **Salt & pepper**, to taste
- 🌿 **2 tbsp** fresh parsley, chopped
- 🫒 **1 tbsp** olive oil
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# # # # **👨🍳 Instructions:**
1️⃣ **Preheat & Prep:**
- Preheat your oven to **375°F (190°C).**
- Lightly grease a **loaf pan** or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ **Mix It Up:**
- In a large bowl, combine **ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and parsley**.
- Mix until just combined—don’t overmix, or your meatloaf may turn out dense!
3️⃣ **Shape & Bake:**
- Transfer the mixture to the loaf pan (or shape it into a loaf on a baking sheet).
- Drizzle **olive oil** over the top to keep it juicy.
- Bake for **35–40 minutes**, or until the internal temp reaches **165°F (74°C).**
4️⃣ **Let It Rest:**
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for **5–10 minutes** before slicing.
5️⃣ **Optional Serving Idea:**
- Serve with **garlic mashed potatoes 🥔** and a crisp **Caesar salad 🥗** for the ultimate comfort meal!
🕑 **Prep Time:** 10 min | ⏳ **Cook Time:** 40 min | 🍽️ **Servings:** 4
💬 **Would you drizzle this with marinara or enjoy it as-is? Let me know! 👇**