Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic dish, featuring juicy ground chicken, savory herbs, and a rich marinara sauce, all topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for family dinners or as a party appetizer!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, parsley, onion, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Cook meatballs: In a large skillet, cook meatballs over medium heat until browned on all sides and cooked through.
- Add sauce and cheese: Pour marinara sauce over meatballs and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 15-20 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include crushed red pepper flakes in the mixture for a bit of heat.
- Make sure to not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce and cheese
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg