Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Tender and flavorful chicken meatballs infused with Parmesan cheese and herbs, baked in marinara sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella for a delicious twist on classic Chicken Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 Tbsp grated Parmesan (for topping)
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, egg, garlic, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into 1½-inch meatballs (about 16–18).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Brown meatballs on all sides, working in batches if needed.
- Return all meatballs to skillet, pour marinara sauce over them, and spoon some sauce on top of each.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and the extra Parmesan.
- Bake in preheated oven for 12–15 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through (internal temp 165°F) and cheese is melted.
- Garnish with parsley if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be substituted for chicken.
- To save time, use store-bought marinara sauce.
- Can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve over pasta, in a sub roll, or with a salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 340 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 610 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
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