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Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves

Juicy, garlicky mini meatloaves topped with a rich Parmesan cream sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Meatloaves
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Add an extra clove if desired.
  • 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F. Grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin thoroughly.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, diced onion, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, egg, parsley, parmesan, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Use a large cookie scoop or measuring cup to portion the mixture into the muffin cups, pressing down lightly without packing too tight.
  4. Optionally, sprinkle extra parmesan on top of each meatloaf before baking.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown and juices run clear. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  2. Let the meatloaves rest for about 5 minutes in the pan before removing.
Making the Sauce
  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  2. Whisk in the flour and stir for about a minute. Gradually pour in the heavy cream while whisking continuously until smooth and starting to steam.
  3. Once hot, whisk in the parmesan cheese and salt until melted and the sauce thickens. Stir in the fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Store meatloaves and sauce separately in airtight containers for up to 4 days. Freeze meatloaves for 2 to 3 months, but avoid freezing the sauce.