The best chicken parm meatloaf muffins, this dinner recipe is easy, healthy and kid-friendly. The perfect dinner mashup!
It can be easy to get in a slump when trying to make healthy dinner options for your family, let alone ones that also taste good. Well look no further! These Chicken Parm Meatloaf Muffins are not only delicious, but they are balanced and healthy, too! Keep it easy on yourself to prepare, and easy for your kids to eat. I get fresh ingredients from my local D&W Fresh Market delivered to my house, and then dinner can be made in no time.
If these meatloaf muffins are a hit, try my Cheeseburger Meatloaf Muffins and Turkey Meatloaf Muffins next!
Why You’ll Love These Meatloaf Muffins
- You’ll have dinner on the table in under 25 minutes.
- Easy to serve and share in large groups.
- Delicious and fun to eat for adults and kids alike!
- We skip the breadcrumbs, keeping it gluten-free!
Ingredients
- Ground chicken: High in protein while being low in fat and carbs, it’s a great heart-healthy option for meatloaf!
- Parmesan cheese: Helps bind the meatloaf together and adds subtle, nutty flavor.
- Garlic: A little bit nutty, pungent, and aromatic.
- Sundried tomatoes: Adds moisture to the muffins, as well as umami taste.
- Marinara sauce: Keeps the meat moist, and acts as the “ketchup” in this meatloaf twist.
- Oregano: Earthy, peppery flavor to the meat.
Quick Substitutions
- Instead of ground chicken, you could make this with ground turkey, or ground beef like a classic meatloaf.
- If you need to make this dairy free, you can use vegan parmesan cheese.
How to Make Chicken Parm Meatloaf Muffins
Step 1. Add all of your ingredients to a large bowl, including some chili flakes if you like a kick of heat.
Step 2. Use your hands to really mix it all up until fully incorporated.
Step 3. Using a cookie scoop or large spoon, evenly split the meatloaf mixture into a prepared muffin tin.
Step 4. Spread marinara sauce over the top of each, and then sprinkle some additional parmesan cheese. Toss in the oven at 350 for around 15 minutes.
When finished, serve garnished with fresh herbs and enjoy your Chicken Parm Meatloaf Muffins!
Frequently Asked Questions
Having a strong binding agent is important to keep your meatloaf from falling apart. When making an actual meatloaf, I usually use a combination of egg and breadcrumbs, but with these meatloaf muffins, I find that simply using parmesan cheese is enough!
The classic is going to be ground beef, but you can use chicken, turkey, or pork when making meatloaf.
Like most recipes, it’s going to depend a lot on the quality of your ingredients and how you prepare it. But meatloaf can be a very healthy option!
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Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf Muffins
The best chicken parmesan meatloaf muffins, this dinner recipe is easy, healthy and kid-friendly. The perfect dinner mashup!
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Servings4
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Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a muffin pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
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In a large bowl, combine first 9 ingredients (ground chicken through red pepper flakes) and mix well. Divide mixture evenly between 12 muffin cups.
2 pounds ground chicken, 1/3 cup grated parmigiano reggiano, 2 sundried tomatoes packed in oil, 1/4 cup minced parsley, 2 cloves garlic, 2 teaspoons oregano, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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Using a small brush or spoon, spread marinara evenly on all muffin cups then sprinkle each with grated cheese. Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve immediately.
1 cups marinara, 2/3 cup shredded parmigiano reggiano
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If you can’t find ground chicken, ground turkey is a great alternative.
Serving: 3turkey muffins | Calories: 448kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 212mg | Sodium: 2000mg | Potassium: 1463mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 890IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 3mg
Disclosure: This recipe was developed in partnership with Spartan Nash. Thank you for supporting the brands that make The Lemon Bowl possible. All thoughts are my own.