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Level
very easy
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Serves
8

Ingredients

900
extra lean ground chicken
g
2
egg(s)
125
finely chopped onion
mL
125
Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
mL
125
chopped fresh basil
mL
30
fresh parmesan
mL
2
of garlic
cloves
2
salt
mL
250
store-bought tomato sauce
mL
250
shredded mozzarella
mL

Directions

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.