- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 1 h 10 m
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
- 2 lb
- extra lean ground chicken
- 1 kg
- 2
- eggs
- 1/2 cup
- coarsely grated onion
- 125 mL
- 1/2 cup
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 125 mL
- 1/2 cup
- chopped fresh basil, divided
- 125 mL
- 2 tbsp
- Parmesan cheese
- 30 mL
- 2
- cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp
- salt
- 2 mL
- 1 cup
- jarred tomato sauce
- 250 mL
- 1 cup
- shredded mozzarella
- 250 mL
Method
Step 1
Mix ground chicken with eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, half the basil, Parmesan, garlic and salt until just combined. Divide in half and form into 2 free-form "loaves"; each about 6 x 3.5 in. (15 x 9 cm). Place both on large foil-lined baking sheet.
Step 2
Spread each loaf with tomato sauce. Bake in oven preheated to 400°F(200°C) for 45 min. Sprinkle each loaf with mozzarella and continue to bake another 5 to 7 min. or until cheese is melted and meat thermometer inserted in centre registers 165°F (74°C).
Step 3
Garnish with remaining basil. If desired, serve with spaghetti and additional tomato sauce.
Tips
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Nutritional Facts Per Serving
- Nutrition Description:
- Per serving (2 slices)
- Calories:
- 300
- Fat:
- 17 g
- Saturated Fat:
- 6 g
- Carbs:
- 10 g
- Fibre:
- 1 g
- Sugar:
- 2 g
- Cholesterol:
- 125 mg
- Protein:
- 27 g
- Sodium:
- 520 mg
