Description
These Chicken Parm Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic chicken parmesan dish, combining flavorful ground chicken with a cheesy coating and marinara sauce. Baked to perfection, they make a satisfying and easy-to-prepare meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
For Assembly:
- 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- olive oil spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil (for baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Mix the meatball ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and egg. Shape into meatballs.
- Bake the meatballs: Bake for 15–17 minutes until golden.
- Assemble: Transfer meatballs to a dish, top with marinara and mozzarella, then bake until cheese melts.
- Serve: Enjoy hot with preferred sides.
Notes
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute
- For a crispier texture, broil the meatballs briefly after melting the cheese
- These meatballs freeze well for meal prep
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
