This easy chicken parmesan meatloaf is everything you love about traditional chicken parmesan, but made with less effort but with all the flavor! I love a weeknight meatloaf because it’s easy to make in advance or pop into the oven on a busy night and this chicken parmesan meatloaf is a new favorite dinner around here. This meal is a restaurant quality meal that can be on your table any night of the week.

Ground chicken gets seasoned with a mixture of onions, garlic, tomato paste, anchovies, and fresh parsley to create a rich flavor in the meatloaf from the inside out. The seasoned chicken gets formed into a meatloaf shape and topped with marinara and mozzarella cheese and then baked until the meatloaf is cooked through and the cheese is melty. I top it all off with fresh basil and love to serve it alongside a big caesar salad and some pasta.

This chicken parmesan meatloaf is one of my family’s favorite weeknight dinners and I know it will quickly become one of your family’s favorites too.

Variations of this recipe:

Make meatballs with the mixture instead of a meatloaf.
Make mini versions in muffin tins for individual portions.
Make this meatloaf in advance and simply reheat when ready to serve.
Use leftovers to make the ultimate chicken parmesan sandwich.

Ingredients:

2 Lb. Ground Chicken
2 Whisked Eggs
1/2 Cup Bread Crumbs
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Cup Finely Diced Onion
2 Finely Minced Garlic Cloves
2 Tbsp. Tomato Paste
1 Tsp. Anchovy Paste or 1 Anchovy Filet
1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning Blend
2 Tbsp. Finely Diced Fresh Parsley
1 Tbsp. Kosher Salt
1 Tsp. Black Pepper
2 Cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese
Fresh Basil for Topping
1 Tsp. Olive Oil
1 Cup Marinara Sauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat olive oil in a skillet and add onion, garlic, tomato paste, anchovy paste, and Italian seasoning and sauté until onions begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
Add chicken, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, cooled cooked onion mixture, parsley, salt, and pepper to a large bowl and mix together until everything has been combined.
Place meat mixture onto a parchment lined baking sheet and form into a meatloaf shape, similar to a football shape and size.
Add marinara sauce to the top of the meatloaf and spread into an even layer.
Add mozzarella cheese on top of sauce and then place into the oven to bake for 55-60 minutes until the center reaches the temperature of 165 degrees.
Let rest for 5 minutes and then slice and serve with fresh basil on the top.

Note: I like to serve this meatloaf with a caesar salad and/or a simple pasta with marinara on the side with red chili flakes and extra parmesan.

How good does this chicken parmesan meatloaf look? It’s the best comforting meal that the whole family can enjoy!

Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf