{"id":2225,"date":"2026-03-07T12:05:51","date_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2225"},"modified":"2026-03-07T12:05:51","modified_gmt":"2026-03-07T12:05:51","slug":"melt-in-your-mouth-garlic-parmesan-chicken-meatloaf","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/07\/melt-in-your-mouth-garlic-parmesan-chicken-meatloaf\/","title":{"rendered":"Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A juicy, flavorful twist on classic meatloaf! This chicken version is tender, cheesy, and packed with garlic and Parmesan flavor. Perfect for a cozy family dinner.<\/p>\n<h3>Ingredients<\/h3>\n<p><strong>For the Meatloaf<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lbs ground chicken<\/li>\n<li>1 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>2 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>4 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon onion powder<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon Italian seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1\/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For the Garlic Parmesan Topping<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons melted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon garlic powder<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon chopped parsley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Instructions<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Preheat the oven<\/strong><br \/>\nPreheat your oven to <strong>375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C)<\/strong>. Lightly grease a loaf pan or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the meat mixture<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, milk, and parsley.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mix gently<\/strong><br \/>\nUse your hands or a spoon to mix everything until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the meatloaf tender.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shape the meatloaf<\/strong><br \/>\nForm the mixture into a loaf shape and place it in the prepared loaf pan or on the baking sheet.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bake<\/strong><br \/>\nBake for <strong>40\u201345 minutes<\/strong>, or until the internal temperature reaches <strong>165\u00b0F (74\u00b0C)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prepare the topping<\/strong><br \/>\nIn a small bowl, mix the melted butter, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and parsley.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Add topping and finish baking<\/strong><br \/>\nRemove the meatloaf from the oven, spread the topping evenly over the top, and return it to the oven for <strong>5\u20137 more minutes<\/strong> until golden and bubbly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest and serve<\/strong><br \/>\nLet the meatloaf rest for <strong>5\u201310 minutes<\/strong> before slicing. This helps keep it juicy.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>\ud83c\udf7d\ufe0f Serving Suggestions<\/h3>\n<p>Serve with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Creamy mashed potatoes<\/li>\n<li>Buttered green beans<\/li>\n<li>Roasted vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Garlic bread<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Tip:<\/strong> Leftovers make amazing sandwiches the next day!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melt-in-Your-Mouth Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf\u00a0 A juicy, flavorful twist on classic meatloaf! 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