Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 cup onion
• 2 garlics cloves , minced
• 1 large egg
• 0.25 cups fresh parsley
• 1 , 15.5 ounce
• 0.75 cups seasoned bread crumbs
• 0.33 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1.5 teaspoons Italian herb seasoning blend
• salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste
• 0.33 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1.5 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 0.33 cups panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. 2 Place ground chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add onion, garlic, egg, 1/4 cup parsley, 1/2 cup marinara, Italian-seasoned bread crumbs, 1/3 cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper, to taste. Mix, using hands to combine ingredients. Add chicken mixture to the prepared pan, and shape gently into a loaf.
3. 3 Bake in the center of the preheated oven for 45 minutes.
4. 4 Remove loaf from the oven and brush with 1/4 cup marinara. Sprinkle mozzarella evenly on the top.
5. 5 Bake for 15 minutes more. Allow to cool on a rack for about 10 minutes.
6. 6 Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. When butter stops sizzling, add panko and garlic powder. Cook, stirring frequently, until panko is lightly toasted, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, 4 to 5 minutes.
7. 7 Stir in remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, and remaining 1 tablespoon minced parsley.
8. 8 Plate the meatloaf, top with Parmesan and panko mixture. Serve with remaining marinara sauce and garnish with parsley sprigs or other fresh herbs, if desired.

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