Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, combining the flavors of chicken parmesan with the comfort of juicy meatballs, baked to perfection and served in a rich marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Extra shredded mozzarella and Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, basil, parsley, garlic, egg, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
- Transfer the baked meatballs into the marinara sauce and spoon the sauce over them.
- Top with extra shredded mozzarella and Parmesan and bake for another 5–10 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra herbs if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Use ground turkey as a substitute for chicken if preferred.
- Great for meal prep and can be frozen for later use.
- Serve with pasta, crusty bread, or over a bed of greens for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
