Description
A delicious recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs that combines ground chicken with Italian flavors and is topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, milk, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through and golden brown.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and cover the saucepan. Allow the cheese to melt for about 3-5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, try mixing in some chopped spinach or finely diced bell peppers into the meatball mixture.
- If you prefer a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the marinara sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg