Description
These chicken Parmesan meatballs are a delicious and juicy meal that is perfect for dinner. Made with fresh ingredients, they’re sure to delight the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and let it melt before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before forming.
- Serve with spaghetti for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken Parmesan Meatballs