Description
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, combining juicy chicken meatballs with rich marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a large skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and cover until melted.
- Serve hot with pasta or on a sub roll.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped basil or oregano to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for later use.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, Italian meatballs, chicken recipes, easy dinner recipes