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Baked Chicken Meatballs with Marinara Sauce are irresistible!

Baked Chicken Meatballs with Marinara Sauce are irresistible!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups marinara sauce

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, onion, garlic, egg, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix until well combined.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  6. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the marinara sauce and let them simmer for about 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.
  7. Serve the meatballs with pasta, on a sub roll, or on their own with extra sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For added flavor, consider mixing in some chopped spinach or bell peppers into the meatball mixture.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken if desired.
  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.

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