WW Chicken Meatloaves with garlic & Parmesan is a lighter version of meatloaf. They are lean ground chicken, garlic, herbs & Parmesan cheese mini loaves. They are ideal yet convenient to control intake and easy to prepare meals. Instead of the regular meatloaves, WW Chicken Meatloaves with garlic & Parmesan are compatible with your Weight Watchers diet plan. They are great to freeze & pair them with many sides, such as salad, roasted vegetables/mashed potatoes. These mini loaves are full of taste but remain light enough for a healthy lifestyle. Because of their size, they also make portion control much easier. WW Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves offer a balanced mix of protein & flavor, perfect for your weekly menu/meal prep.
STATS
- Course: Dinner, Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Serving Size: 1 mini meatloaf
- Method: Oven-baked
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Weight Watchers
- Yield: 6 meatloaves
EQUIPMENT
- Large bowl
- Mixing with a spoon/hands
- 6-cup muffin tin/mini loaf pan
- Nonstick spray
- Oven
Ingredients
- One pound of 98% lean ground chicken
- Half a cup of whole grain breadcrumbs
- One egg
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt without fat
- Two minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese, grated
- Half a teaspoon of Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp black pepper and salt
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- One tablespoon of optionally chopped parsley
- Spray for cooking
INGREDIENT NOTES
Ground chicken:
- Keep SmartPoints down & lower fat using lean (98%) to do so. Ground turkey also can.
Breadcrumbs:
- Fiber comes from whole wheat. You may use gluten-free as required.
Parmesan:
- Parmesan grates provide the flavor, but not many points there. Be not excessive.
Yogurt:
- They are maintained moist by Greek yogurt & also contain protein. Do plain & nonfat.
Garlic:
- Minced fresh garlic has an intense flavour. It will work with garlic powder.
Seasoning:
- Make it with basic spices such as Italian seasoning. Fling in red crushed pepper to taste.
DIRECTIONS
- Set the oven’s temperature to 375°F (190°C). Apply nonstick spray to the tiny loaf pan or muffin tray.
- Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, yogurt, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, & pepper in a large bowl.
- Mix with a spoon or clean hands till well blended. Avoid mixing too much.
- Evenly divide the mixture into six parts. Press each into tiny loaf pans or muffin cups.
- Bake till the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), 22 to 25 minutes.
- Before taking it out of from the pan, must give to it at least five minutes for cool down.
- If using, garnish with fresh parsley. Warm up and serve.
TIPS
- Bake in a silicone muffin tin so they can be easily removed.
- Add extra vegetables in the form of diced spinach or zucchini.
- You may also multiply the batch and freeze extras.
- Top with OR without a spoonful of marinara or low-sugar ketchup.
DATA STORAGE
Refrigerator:
- Keep cooked meatloaves for no longer than four days in a sealed bag. Heat up again in the oven/microwave.
Freezer:
- Individually wrapped cooked meatloaves should be frozen. Keep for at least two months. Before reheating, let it thaw overnight.
FAQS
May I replace chicken with turkey?
- Yes, ground turkey is good as well.
May I make one big loaf?
- Yes, cook in a loaf pan (40 to 45 mins). Check with the thermometer.
What may I substitute breadcrumbs with?
- Use crushed high-fiber cereal or oat flour.
Do these dry?
- No, the yogurt and the egg make them wet. Don’t overbake.
Are they safe to air fry?
- Indeed. Form into little patties and cook for 15 to 18 minutes at 375°F in an air fryer.
NUTRITION
Calories: 160
Cholesterol: 80mg
Carbohydrates: 6g
Protein: 20g
Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 1g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Sodium: 280mg
Calcium: 70mg
Iron: 1mg
Potassium: 300mg
Fat: 6g
Each serving of WW Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaves is estimated to contain three (3) SmartPoints.