Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
A comforting and savory dish that combines ground chicken, melted mozzarella, and marinara sauce into delicious bite-sized meatballs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
- Simmer the marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat, adding the baked meatballs and allowing to simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Melt the mozzarella cheese on top of the meatballs and cover the skillet until the cheese is melty and gooey.
Notes
Consider pairing with spaghetti, a garden salad, or serving as appetizers with toothpicks. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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