Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar (24 oz) marinara sauce
- Extra Parmesan and mozzarella for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer for a few minutes.
- Serve the meatballs topped with extra Parmesan and mozzarella cheese, and enjoy!
Notes
Use fresh herbs for better flavor. You can use ground turkey instead of chicken for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg