Description
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic Italian favorite. These juicy meatballs, made with ground chicken and seasoned to perfection, are baked until golden brown and drenched in rich marinara sauce topped with gooey mozzarella cheese. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests, this dish promises to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (ground)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, minced garlic, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant; add marinara sauce and let it simmer.
- Once meatballs are baked, add them to the simmering sauce, sprinkle mozzarella on top, cover for 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg