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Home » Dinner » Chicken » Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaf

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaf

Created: August 10, 2017 Updated: March 15, 2023 by Lyuba Brooke 60 Comments

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Garlic and Parmesan is a delicious classic flavor combination that shines in each chicken mini meatloaf and the creamy sauce on top. These individual meatloaves are perfect for dinner or an after-school snack.

Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaves with gravy on a plate with a fork with wooden spoon in the background

CHICKEN MEATLOAF

So I think I completely missed summer, I blinked and it’s back-to-school time already!

Where did summer go? I was just starting to enjoy it and here we are, talking about school, and even Halloween and Christmas. I’m seeing countdowns to fall holidays on Facebook already. Too soon, it’s just TOO SOON. We are barely in August and already planning Halloween.

There is one part of fall holiday planning that I am actually enjoying and that’s pumpkin recipes. I’m happy that pumpkin a coming back and I’m already starting to bake and cook pumpkin dishes. My son actually requested pumpkin pancakes for his birthday breakfast this week and pumpkin cake in a mug as dessert. He’s just like mamma, all about the pumpkin.

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top view of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaves on a plate with a fork

But, enough about pumpkin for today, we’re here for some delicious Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaf cups.

We were obsessed with these juicy chicken meatloaves. I made them twice in one week, which is actually quite rare for me. You know I had a successful recipe for my guys when they ask me to make it again as soon as they finished the first batch.

I think it’s the combination of sauce and the juicy meatloaves. The creamy Parmesan sauce here is outstanding, and it’s so easy to make too. Just a few ingredients, a few minutes cooking, and you got quite an addicting, cheesy sauce. That sauce is SO good, you’ll just want to drink it by spoonfuls.

pouring sauce over Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaves with a wooden spoon on a plate

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaf cut in half with a fork in one on a plate with a wooden spoon with sauce on it in the background

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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Mini Meatloaf

Garlic and Parmesan is a delicious classic flavor combination that shines in each chicken mini meatloaf and the creamy sauce on top.
4.18 from 50 votes
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 391kcal
Author: Lyuba Brooke

Ingredients

Meatloaves:

  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced (about 1/2 cup diced)
  • 8-10 garlic cloves pressed
  • 3/4 cup bread crumbs or 2 slices of dense bread, crumbled
  • 1 egg
  • 3 Tbsp fresh minced parsley
  • 3 oz fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional: extra fresh grated Parmesan cheese to top

Cream Sauce:

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 oz fresh grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Meatloaves:
  • Preheat oven to 375 and grease a muffin baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, diced yellow onion, pressed garlic, bread crumbs, egg, parsley, fresh grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix very well, until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Form balls of ground chicken mixture big enough to fill a muffin cup completely. Press them into a muffin cup. You can add some more fresh grated Parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake for 23-25 minutes.
  • Sauce:
  • Preheat a sauce pot over medium heat.
  • Add oil and pressed garlic. Saute garlic just until fragrant and whisk in flour.
  • Start slowly pouring in heavy whipping cream while whisking. Season with some salt and let the mixture heath though, stirring often.
  • Once the heavy cream mixture in hot (but not boiling), whisk in fresh grated Parmesan cheese. Keep mixing slowly until the cheese is all melted and incorporated.
  • Stir in parsley and take off heat.
  • Top each mini meatloaf with creamy sauce as you serve it.

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Notes

Gluten Free note:
To make this dish gluten free, you can use 2 slices of gluten free bread instead of bread crumbs in the actual meatloaves. For the sauce, I just eliminate the flour all together but it you do wish to thicken the sauce, use gluten free flour or 1/2 Tbsp corn starch (mix corn starch with a splash of cold water before adding to hot heavy cream.)

Nutrition

Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 404mg | Potassium: 576mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 817IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 2mg
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collage 1st picture pouring sauce over Mini Meatloaves on a plate with a wooden spoon. 2nd picture of meatloaves in a muffin pan, 3rd picture meatloaf on a plate, last picture meatloaves on a plate with a fork

LYUBA

ABOUT LYUBA

I’m Lyuba Brooke, mother of 2, the cook, recipe developer, photographer, and author behind willcookforsmiles.com. I share many classic and original recipes, cooking tips, and tutorials. My passion is sharing delicious meals for everyone to try. Read more...

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Comments

  1. Valerie says

    April 9, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    These were amazingly good. I’ve never had nor made chicken meatloaf. The sauce was delish too! Thank you for this recipe

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      April 10, 2023 at 10:31 am

      You are so welcome! I am so happy you liked it, Valerie!

      Reply
  2. Heather Cheney says

    March 18, 2023 at 3:32 pm

    can I freeze them?

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 19, 2023 at 12:46 pm

      Yes, you can freeze the meatloaves but will need to make the sauce that goes on top when you reheat them because it doesn’t freeze well since it has heavy cream in it.

      Reply
  3. Geoff says

    February 26, 2023 at 7:38 pm

    5 stars
    Made these subbing turkey as chicken was not available. These were a HUGE hit and my step daughter said “it looks like a gourmet meal!”. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      March 1, 2023 at 10:10 am

      Nice! So glad you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Terri says

    February 22, 2023 at 1:35 pm

    Was planning on making these tonight. Is the amount of cheese by weight or volume?
    Also, can I make the meatloaf in advance and refrigerate

    Reply
  5. Delene Fedder says

    January 1, 2023 at 7:56 pm

    5 stars
    These little delicious treats are absolutely amazing! Kid approved is always a plus too!

    Reply
    • LyubaB says

      January 3, 2023 at 12:01 pm

      Thet are a family favorite for us too. I am glad you like the recipe!

      Reply
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