Dinner, Freezer Friendly, Gluten Free, Kid Friendly, Recipes

Gluten-Free Chicken Parmesan Meatloaves

6 September

My son’s absolute favorite food is pizza and he equally gobbled these down for those nostalgic Italian flavors. these gluten-free chicken parmesan meatloaves are perfect for more particular eaters and cozy Italian lovers. serve them with buttered noodles and broccoli and you have a family dinner homerun.

chicken parmesan meatloaf ingredients:

ground chicken or turkey: make sure you are using a 93% lean and NOT extra lean or you will have hockey puck meatloaves.
grated parmesan cheese
tomato paste
an egg
aromatics: fresh garlic and basil add complexity to the filling.
spices: Italian seasoning and granulated garlic season the meatloaves along with salt & pepper.
GF Italian breadcrumbs
tomato paste: this helps add depth of flavor to our meatloaf filling.
fresh herbs: I used a combination of fresh thyme and fresh basil.
jarred marinara: a great convenient item to have on hand. I love this one.
fresh mozzarella: fresh mozzarella slices finish these nostalgic chicken parmesan flavors.

how to make:

these gluten-free chicken parmesan meatloaves are quick and easy to get on the dinner table but fit for a comforting, slow-cooked meal vibe. begin by adding the ground chicken in a bowl with the spices, herbs, cheeses and aromatics. mix well but keep mixture light as to not compact them. form into mini football shapes and add to a parchment-lined sheet pan, top with jarred marinara and bake to cook through. finally, add the fresh mozzarella on top and broil several minutes. serve topped with fresh basil for a delicious and hearty Italian meal.

serving inspiration:

these gluten-free chicken parmesan meatloaves are simple enough for weeknight dinners, yet but enough for entertaining. here is some meal inspiration to mix it up:

weeknight dinner: serve mini meatloaves with roasted asparagus or broccoli.
dinner party: serve mini meatloaves with parmesan polenta, grilled broccolini and my truffled plum & burrata salad.
large sunday supper: serve mini meatloaves with roasted potatoes, green beans and a caprese salad.
leftover sandwich: serve cold leftover mini meatloaf slices on toasted gf bread with avocado oil mayonnaise, shaved red onion & sliced Roma tomatoes. DELISH.