Description
A flavorful twist on traditional meatloaf, this Chicken Meatloaf Wellington features juicy ground chicken mixed with sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and parmesan, wrapped in flaky puff pastry for a comforting yet elegant main dish.
Ingredients
1 small onion, grated (about 1/2 cup)
1 lb (500 g) ground chicken (mince)
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely grated
1 egg
1/3 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
3/4 cup roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes
1 tsp salt
Black pepper, to taste
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 egg, lightly beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine grated onion, ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, egg, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well until evenly combined.
- Place the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and shape the chicken mixture into a loaf in the center.
- Roll the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges and ensuring the seam is on the bottom.
- Transfer the loaf to the prepared baking tray. Cut a few diagonal slashes across the top to allow steam to escape.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, turning the tray halfway through, until the pastry is deep golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Ensure the filling isn’t too wet to prevent the pastry from getting soggy.
The loaf can be assembled up to 12 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Reheat in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10–15 minutes for best texture.
Ground turkey can be used as a substitute for chicken.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/5 of loaf)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
