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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs: A Family Favorite Delight!

Delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs baked to perfection, topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese.
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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: 350
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 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. Remove the meatballs from the oven and pour marinara sauce over them. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Serve warm, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try adding a teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the meat mixture for a spicy kick.
  • You can also substitute ground turkey for the ground chicken for a different taste.

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