Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf

Ingredients:

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 400° F. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, 5 cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine. Divide into 2 equal portions.
3. In a separate mixing bowl, combine the ricotta, 1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan, 2 tablespoons parsley, 1 garlic clove, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.
4. Add 1/2 of the meat mixture to the loaf pan and press down to evenly to coat the bottom. Add the cheese mixture to the center of the pan. Add the other 1/2 of the meat mixture and press down to fully seal the cheese in the middle.
5. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and add 1/2 cup marinara sauce to the top. Spread around to evenly coat the top. Sprinkle the other 1/2 cup mozzarella and 1/2 cup parmesan over the top.
6. Bake for an additional 20 minutes.
7. Remove meatloaf from the oven. Slice into 6 portions and enjoy!