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Mini Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

October 3, 2012 By Shannah 48 Comments

I love the ease of preparing meatloaf! I don’t always love the amount of baking time required to bake a full meatloaf though so I usually try to bake it in much smaller portions.

Enter the meatloaf muffin! 


I’ve done them lots of times with my regular beef meatloaf recipe but today, I’m sharing my newest meatloaf fascination: chicken parmesan meatloaf! 

What you’ll need: 
1 lb ground chicken 
1 egg, lightly beaten 
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs 
1 tsp olive oil 
2 cloves garlic, minced 
1 small onion, very finely minced OR grated 
1 tsp dried basil 
1/2 tsp dried thyme 
1 tsp dried oregano 
1/2 tsp salt 
1/2 tsp black pepper 
2/3 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided 
4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into cubes 
1/2 cup marinara sauce 

Let’s make it!
1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 12 cup muffin tin with cooking spray. 

2) In a small skillet, pour 1 tsp olive oil and heat to medium. Add onion and garlic and lightly sauté for 1-2 minutes. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.

3) In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, onion mixtures, dried herbs, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup grated parmesan together. Gently mix with hands.

4) Fill each muffin cup about 1/3 full with meat mixture. Place one cube of fresh mozzarella in each muffin cup. Then, evenly divide the remaining meat mixture on top of the mozzarella.

5) Cover the top of each “muffin” with marinara sauce and sprinkle with parmesan cheese.

6) Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.


What is your favorite type of meatloaf?

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  1. Randi says

    October 4, 2012 at 3:02 am

    I may have to try these! I love chicken for meatloaf and meatballs.

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  2. Debbie Blair says

    October 9, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    These look delicious and fun. I was this on the Sugar Bee link party. I am new at blogging and linking and stuff. But I love all the ideas out there! I will be back!

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    October 10, 2012 at 3:26 am

    ah looks SOOO GOOD!!!

    Reply
  4. Kathy Gossen says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:32 am

    Oh this is great! Good for the freezer too! I’m so going to use this. I’d love to have you link this us to Titus 2 Tuesday this week on Cornerstone Confessions.. I hope to see you there. 

    Kathy

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  5. Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says

    October 10, 2012 at 11:35 am

    These sound amazing! I often bake meatloaf in muffin pans, too. So much easier! Pinning 🙂

    Reply
  6. Bobi Jensen says

    October 12, 2012 at 4:22 pm

    Yum!

    Would love to have you join my weekend linky party!

    http://westernwarmth.blogspot.com/2012/10/weekend-warmth-5.html

    Bobi

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  7. Debi Bolocofsky says

    October 12, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    These look delicious. I have a link party on Wednesdays, and I would love it if you would link this and any other posts. It is called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Link Party. It runs from Wednesday to Sundays.
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2012/10/almond-sugar-body-scrub-and-wednesdays.html
    I hope to see you there. Have a great Day.
    Debi Bolocofsky
    Adorned From Above
    http://www.adornedfromabove.com

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  8. Lenore C says

    October 13, 2012 at 1:51 am

    Great idea! Thanks for sharing via Christina’s Adventures…I’ll be visiting often!

    Reply
  9. Mary ~ says

    October 15, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    What a great recipe share! Visiting from Pintastic Monday – Pinned and I plan on trying these! Hope you’re off to a great week! Cheers!

    Reply
  10. Jo-Ann says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:41 am

    Looks delicious. Thanks for sharing. I like the cupcake pan idea.

    Reply
  11. Lisa says

    October 16, 2012 at 12:29 pm

    How cute! I actually made almost the same recipe last night, but in a big loaf pan. So good!

    Reply
  12. Marti Cooper says

    October 16, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    Looks so Yummy! You are invited to share your post on SHOW-licous Craft Showcase. Just follow the link and be sure to grab the button so you can link up every week! 🙂

    http://sewliciousdecor.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/sunday-craft-showcase-3.

    xoxo, Marti

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  13. Katie Drane says

    October 16, 2012 at 2:39 pm

    Wow, this looks awesome. I’m definitely making these tonight!

    Katie
    http://www.funhomethings.com

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  14. Heidi says

    October 16, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    Yum, this looks great! Thanks for sharing, I pinned it 🙂

    Reply
  15. Shantalle@lifestylesofthestayathomemom.com says

    October 17, 2012 at 5:08 pm

    Brilliant! This is going on the weekly menu! Thanks 😉

    Reply
  16. Michelle's Tasty Creations says

    October 24, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    I’ve never used Chicken for meatloaf but these look delish! I love that you used muffin cups too. Perfect for little ones. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  17. Mama to 5 BLessings says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:41 am

    what a great idea to make these in muffin pans, my kids would love this, thanks!

    Reply
  18. Tina Ashburn says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:51 am

    I have done this, too, putting the meatloaf into the cupcake tins. It always works great, and they are great for freezing, too. There are so many baked goods that can be prepared this way, even cakes. Baking time can vary. Thanks!
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  19. Shauna says

    November 7, 2013 at 9:07 am

    hhhmmm, never thought of adding meatloaf and chicken together

    Reply
  20. Carmen's Life says

    November 7, 2013 at 11:34 am

    My favorite Meat Loaf is regular Meat Loaf.. with mashed potatoes.. yummy but this chicken meat loaf looks delish
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 7, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      Regular meatloaf is definitely delicious! 🙂

      Reply
  21. Jennifer B says

    November 7, 2013 at 2:29 pm

    Yum these look like a delicious way to make meatloaf different!
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  22. Pam says

    November 7, 2013 at 5:14 pm

    This would be perfect for our family. Only a couple of people in our family like meatloaf so having it made in individual servings would be an excellent way to serve it!
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  23. Dawn Lopez says

    November 7, 2013 at 6:29 pm

    Now this is right up my ally. I am totally addicted to cooking things in muffin tins! This is unique and looks SO good! Thanks 😉
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  24. Cynthia L. says

    November 7, 2013 at 6:41 pm

    I love the size of the little meatloafs. I know that kids would really appreciate them! Great combination of flavors too!
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  25. Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says

    November 7, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    This is such a good idea for me because I have a small appetite and never want to make a whole meatloaf for myself. I could freeze them. nom nom, thank you!
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  26. Debbie Denny says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    Great recip. I am going to try this!
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  27. Wendy @ ABCs and Garden Peas says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    Ooh yum! I love tiny minis like this. Great for my 4yo too!
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  28. kathy balman says

    November 7, 2013 at 8:59 pm

    These look great. I’m pinning this. I bet the kids would love it for lunch.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:41 pm

      Thanks! These would make an awesome lunch option.

      Reply
  29. katherine says

    November 8, 2013 at 12:16 am

    That looks amazing! I’m pinning this.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Thanks so much!

      Reply
  30. Janeane Davis says

    November 8, 2013 at 12:49 am

    This is such a coincidence to me. I make meatloaf in cupcake wrappers and my teenie bopper has been asking me to make it for a week.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:40 pm

      Isn’t it funny how kids love things in muffin form?

      Reply
  31. Debbie Lamb says

    November 8, 2013 at 7:55 am

    Thanks for the recipe. Pinned. Often my hubby makes mini meat loaves. We bought a mini meat loaf pan. We all love them mini. Next time I will try my cupcake pan…these look tasty!

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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Mini loaves are a great idea too.

      Reply
  32. Melanie a/k/a Crazy Mom says

    November 8, 2013 at 8:24 am

    YUmmm..this looks amazing and soo simple; I love to bake my meatballs in the oven, too.. They taste amazing and I don’t have to keep an eye on them..Thanks for sharing, this is a twist and I will give it a try
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Oh, I love baked meatballs.

      Reply
  33. Debi says

    November 8, 2013 at 10:41 am

    These look amazing. I make my meatloaf like this sometimes.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:39 pm

      Thanks!

      Reply
  34. Francine @ Teresa's Family Cleaning says

    November 8, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    Pinned for my next freezer cooking day!

    Reply
    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      YAY! Hope you enjoy them.

      Reply
  35. Emerald says

    November 8, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    I have never thought of making meatloaf this way but this is actually a perfect serving for me.
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      We love meatloaf served single serving size like this.

      Reply
  36. Kristyn says

    November 11, 2013 at 8:48 am

    those look great and so Delicious 🙂
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    • Shannah Coe says

      November 19, 2013 at 2:29 pm

      Thanks! These are a favorite in our house.

      Reply
  37. Kelly says

    January 12, 2014 at 4:26 pm

    Can I make with ground turkey? I have everything but the ground chicken. :(. I don’t want regular meatloaf. I want this!! With the marinara and mozzarella cheese. Will turkey be ok, or no?

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    • Shannah Coe says

      January 12, 2014 at 4:36 pm

      Yes I think turkey would work fine. Both meats are mild enough in flavor to interchange in this dish.

      Reply

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