Description
These Chicken Parm Mini Meatloaf Muffins are a delightful twist on a classic comfort food, combining the flavors of chicken Parmesan in perfectly portioned individual servings. Tender ground chicken mixed with Parmesan, mozzarella, and Italian seasonings, baked to perfection in a muffin tin, and topped with marinara and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatloaf Muffins:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (plus more for topping)
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce, divided
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a standard 12-cup muffin tin with nonstick spray.
- Mix Meatloaf: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, mozzarella, egg, garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and 1/4 cup of the marinara sauce. Mix just until combined; do not overmix.
- Form Meatloaf Muffins: Evenly divide the mixture among the muffin cups and lightly press down. Top each meatloaf muffin with a spoonful of marinara sauce.
- Bake: Bake for 20–22 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle additional mozzarella on top of each muffin, and bake for another 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Rest and Garnish: Let rest for 5 minutes before removing from the muffin tin. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.
Notes
- Use ground turkey instead of chicken if desired.
- These mini meatloaves are great for meal prep and freeze well.
- Serve with pasta, veggies, or on their own for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 muffins
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
