Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

Sep 23, 2025 - 09:00

Meet your new favorite meatloaf! The ground chicken makes the Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf super moist, and you’ll love the Parmesan herb-crusted topping!

Reasons to Dig Into This Dish

Juicy & Moist: Ground chicken keeps this meatloaf tender without being heavy.
Crispy Parmesan Crust: That golden, cheesy topping adds the perfect crunch and flavor punch.
Family-Friendly Twist: Comfort food everyone knows, but with a fresh, lighter upgrade.
Meal Prep Win: Slice it up for sandwiches, or pair with veggies for easy high protein meal prep lunches.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Ingredients

Italian Breadcrumbs: The added seasonings in Italian breadcrumbs are a MUST! You can use plain, but Italian takes it to the next level!
Garlic: Fresh minced garlic is a MUST! The garlic flavor in this meatloaf is out of this world.
Whole Milk: If you use milk with a higher fat content, it will add creaminess and moisture to the meatloaf texture.
Fresh Parsley: I used fresh flat-leaf parsley in this recipe. Fresh adds to the depth of flavor, and I highly recommend using fresh over dried.

How to Make Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

Making this garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf is as easy as it gets! With just a handful of simple steps, you’ll have a flavorful, golden topped meatloaf on the table in no time. Here’s how to bring it all together:

Combine: Preheat the oven to 350ºF, then spray a 9x5x2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, yellow onion, garlic, egg, milk, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix: Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix until well combined.
Form and Bake: Form the meat mixture into a loaf, then place it into the prepared loaf pan. Top with shredded parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley. Bake in the oven for 1 hour, then broil for the last 2 minutes to get the top golden brown. Watch it closely!

All of the meatloaf ingredients in a bowl before they have been mixed together.

All of the meatloaf ingredients mixed together in a bowl.

Alyssa’s Pro Tip

Make Them Mini! My kids LOVE having individual meatloaves! Spray a muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray, add the meatloaf mixture and topping. Bake for 30-35 minutes and enjoy. Also, great for meal prep!

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf

Juicy ground chicken mixed with garlic, herbs, and parmesan, then baked with a crispy parmesan crust for a flavorful twist on classic meatloaf.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken meatloaf, garlic meatloaf, garlic parmesan chicken meatloaf recipe, garlic parmesan potatoes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 10

Servings Servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 ½ pounds ground chicken
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs or plain
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
⅓ cup minced yellow onion
4 cloves minced garlic
1 large egg
¼ cup whole milk
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a 9×5×2-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ pounds ground chicken, ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ⅓ cup minced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1 large egg, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
Use clean hands or a large spoon to mix until the ingredients are well combined.
Form the meat mixture into a loaf, and place it into the prepared loaf pan. Top with ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese and the remaining 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Broil for the last 2 minutes to get the top golden brown. Watch it closely!

Notes

Storing & Reheating Instructions

In the Fridge: Let it cool, then wrap and store in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days.

In the Freezer: Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and foil, label, and freeze for up to 2–3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
To Reheat: Warm in the microwave for 1–2 minutes, or bake at 350°F for about 15 minutes.