Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe
These delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are so simple to make! Ground chicken mixed with cheese, basil and garlic then covered in your favorite marinara sauce. So satisfying and perfect for an easy weeknight dinner.Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Servings: 15 meatballs
Equipment
- Baking Sheet
- Instant Read Meat Thermometer Optional
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup breadcrumbs use gluten free if required
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 lb. ground chicken use lean ground beef, pork, turkey, or a combination of ground meats
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- marinara sauce store bought or homemade, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Set aside a baking sheet.
- In a large bowl, whisk the egg until beaten. Add the breadcrumbs, cheeses, basil, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper flakes. Mix to combine.1 large egg, ¾ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, ¼ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tsp dried Italian seasoning, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Add the ground chicken and gently mix until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat.1 lb. ground chicken
- Drizzle the olive oil over the pan and rub it around with your hands (this will also coat your hands with olive oil to make rolling the meatballs easier).2 tbsp olive oil
- Portion out ¼ cup sized meatballs and roll into smooth balls. Place onto the oiled baking sheet and roll them in oil.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-22 minutes, or until the internal temperature registers 165°F on an instant read thermometer.
- While the meatballs cook, warm the marinara sauce in a large saucepan set over medium heat. Toss the cooked meatballs in the sauce and serve with additional Parmesan and parsley.marinara sauce
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Nutrition
Serving: 1meatball | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 474mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 278IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg