Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

By Tracy

4 Person

30 Minutes

0 Calories

Chicken Parmesan is likely an Italian favorite in every household. Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are your favorite chicken Parmesan transformed into these tender and flavorful, saucy baked chicken meatballs.Topped with the perfect blend of gooey cheese. You're going to love 'em! Tender and flavorful ground chicken is combined with lots of herbs and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection.

Ingredients

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped
1/2 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (divided)
1/2 small onion, grated (or minced)
3 cloves garlic
1 1/4 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided
3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 pound ground chicken breasts

Method

01

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside 1 cup marinara, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.
02

In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (chicken, breadcrumbs, 1 cup parmesan, garlic, onion, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and egg). Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
03

Using a 1 1/2 tablespoons scoop, portion out meat mixture and place on a baking sheet. After all, meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls.
04

Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned. Turn oven to broil.
05

Drizzle a spoonful of marinara over each meatball. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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( By Tracy )

01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 4 servings
Prep Time 12 Mins
Cook Time 18 Mins
Total Time 30 Mins

02 Ingredients

1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 tsp. fresh cracked black pepper

1/2 tsp. kosher salt

2 tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

1/2 tbsp. dried Italian seasoning

1 1/2 cups marinara sauce (divided)

1/2 small onion, grated (or minced)

3 cloves garlic

1 1/4 cups fresh grated parmesan cheese, divided

3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs

1 pound ground chicken breasts

03 Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper. Set aside 1 cup marinara, 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine all remaining ingredients (chicken, breadcrumbs, 1 cup parmesan, garlic, onion, 1/2 cup marinara sauce, Italian seasoning, basil, parsley, salt, pepper and egg). Mix well, do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.

Step 3

Using a 1 1/2 tablespoons scoop, portion out meat mixture and place on a baking sheet. After all, meatballs have been scooped onto tray, roll into balls.

Step 4

Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned. Turn oven to broil.

Step 5

Drizzle a spoonful of marinara over each meatball. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Serve and enjoy!

04 Author