This Garlic Keto Chicken Meatloaf recipe is not only fun to make, but even your die hard carb loving friends will love it! Chances are, they won’t have any clue that it is keto.
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When you think “traditional meal” I’m going to bet that meatloaf comes to your mind. It does for many of us. Many families have a meatloaf recipe that is passed down through the generations with a little tweaking here and there. Meatloaf is great because it tastes great, it’s filling and now, it can be keto-friendly!
Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf
This keto chicken meatloaf is bursting with flavor and really is easy to make! Plus, while we all loved grandma’s old meatloaf recipe, we can all acknowledge that it could get a little boring with nothing but ketchup on top.
This recipe will surprise you with a surprising burst of flavors so good, you’ll be asking for seconds.
What is Needed to Make Keto Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf?
Here are the items needed to make this savory keto chicken parmesan meatloaf:
- Ingredients (listed below in the recipe)
- 4 mini loaf pans (or one large baking dish)
- Medium Size Mixing Bowl
- Saucepan
- Spoon for sauce
How to Make Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 4 mini loaf pans.
Combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaves in a medium mixing bowl.
Knead with your hands until well combined.
Press the mixture evenly into the 4 mini loaf pans. You can also form the mixture into 4 mini loaf shapes on a well greased baking dish if you don’t have mini loaf pans. Both are pictured!
Bake for 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat while the meatloaves are cooking.
In a saucepan, add the garlic and saute for 30 minutes.
Pour the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, and simmer until thickened.
Stir in the Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the sauce over the mini meatloaves and serve!
Can Almond or Coconut Flour Be Used in Keto Meatloaf?
While some keto meatloaf recipes do call for almond flour to be used as the binding agent, you cannot substitute it for this recipe. This particular keto chicken meatloaf recipe really does require crushed pork rind crumbs. Not only do the pork rinds bind the meat better, but they also add a great deal to the taste and texture of this dish.
Is this Keto Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf Recipe Good for Meal Prep?
If you are the type that likes to prepare your meals in advance to save yourself time and stress during the week, you are going to love this recipe. This Keto Parmesan Chicken Meatloaf is great for meal prep! You can prep these in multiple different ways:
Prepare in Advance and Bake Later
For advanced preparation, you can do this one of 2 ways.
- Prepare your mini meatloaves as directed above and then place them in the fridge in an airtight container or covered them tightly with plastic wrap overnight. Place it in the oven the next day.
- Prepare your mini meatloaves as directed above and then place them in the freezer. Pull the frozen mixture out to thaw in the refrigerator the day before you plan on cooking it.
Prepare and Bake Now and Store for Later
You can also prepare and bake your mini meatloaves now and store them in the refrigerator. Keep the cooked meatloaf in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Can You Freeze Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf?
As we mentioned earlier, you can freeze meatloaf. You can do this in multiple ways. You can either freeze meatloaf that has been cooked or you can freeze uncooked, prepared meatloaf. Here is a little tutorial on how to do this so you will have the best results.
If freezing prepared, but uncooked meatloaf
For best results freezing uncooked meatloaf, lay plastic wrap into the loaf pan and shape the meatloaf over it. Place in the freezer for roughly an hour, remove from the freezer and wrap the mini meatloaf with plastic wrap and then aluminum foil, placing it back in the freezer.
Although I recommend thawing it for a day in the fridge before cooking, When you are ready to cook the meatloaf, you can bake it straight from the freezer if you are short on time. Simply place it in a pan (after removing the foil and plastic wrap, of course), and bake it the same as in the instructions above, although it will take 1.5 times the length of time to cook.
If freezing cooked meatloaf
If you have already baked the meatloaf, but you would like to freeze it and enjoy it later, you can! Be sure to allow the meatloaf to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the freezer. Be sure to properly label and date the container. Be sure to use it within 3-4 months of cooking.
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Keto Chicken Parmesan Meatloaf
Ingredients
For the meatloaves
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ½ medium onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup crushed pork rind crumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the sauce
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- ⅓ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease 4 mini loaf pans
- Combine all of the ingredients for the meatloaves into a medium mixing bowl. Knead with your hands until well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the 4 mini loaf pans. You can also form the mixture into 4 mini loaf shapes on a well greased baking dish if you don’t have mini loaf pans. Both are pictured!
- Bake for 25 minutes, or until thoroughly cooked.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat while the meatloaves are cooking.
- In a saucepan, add the garlic and saute for 30 minutes.
- Pour the heavy whipping cream into the saucepan, and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste.
- Spoon the sauce over the mini meatloaves and serve!
Nutrition
Trina Krug is a Holistic Nutritionist, Integrative Health Coach and host of the Carbless Conversations Podcast. With a Master’s Degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine, her single mission in life is to facilitate self-healing in herself and those around her through awareness, lifestyle shifts and low-carb eating. As a current Doctor of Science student, she continues her studies in functional nutrition.