- Prep Time
- 10 mins
- Total Time
- 50 mins
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
- 900 g
- extra lean ground chicken
- 2 lb.
- 2
- egg(s)
- 125 mL
- finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup
- 125 mL
- Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup
- 125 mL
- chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 cup
- 30 mL
- fresh parmesan
- 2 tbsp.
- 2 cloves
- of garlic
- 2 mL
- salt
- 1/2 tsp.
- 250 mL
- store-bought tomato sauce
- 1 cup
- 250 mL
- shredded mozzarella
- 1 cup
Preparation
- Step 1
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
- Step 2
- Mix ground chicken with eggs, onion, breadcrumbs, half the basil, Parmesan, garlic, and salt until just combined.
- Step 3
- Divide in half and form into 2 free-form «loaves»; each about 15 x 9 cm (6 x 3.5 in.). Place both on
- Step 4
- a large foil-lined baking sheet.
- Step 5
- Spread each loaf with tomato sauce. Bake for 45 minutes. Sprinkle with mozzarella and continue to bake for another 5 to 7 minutes or until cheese is melted and a meat thermometer inserted in centre reads 74°C (165°F).
- Step 6
- Garnish with remaining basil. Serve with pasta and some more heated tomato sauce, if desired.
