🍗🧀 Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

🧾 Ingredients

• 1 lb (500g) ground chicken
• ½ cup breadcrumbs
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1 egg 🥚
• 2 cloves garlic (minced) 🧄
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped) 🌿
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Salt & pepper to taste

🍅 Topping:

• ½ cup marinara sauce
• ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Mix

• In a bowl combine:
  • Ground chicken
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Parmesan
  • Egg
  • Garlic
  • Milk
  • Herbs & seasoning
• Mix until just combined (don’t overmix)

2. Shape

• Form into a loaf shape
• Place in a greased baking dish

3. Bake

• Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 30 minutes

4. Add topping

• Spread marinara sauce on top
• Sprinkle mozzarella

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5. Finish baking

• Bake another 10–15 minutes
  👉 Until cooked through & golden

😍 Result

• Juicy & tender inside
• Cheesy, flavorful
• Slightly crispy edges
• Italian-style comfort food 🍝

💡 Tips

• Add chopped spinach for a healthy twist
• Use panko for extra softness
• Let it rest 5–10 min before slicing