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Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs: A Delicious Recipe!

A delicious recipe for Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs that are easy to make and packed with flavor.
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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
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 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, onion, garlic, egg, oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
  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 spoon marinara sauce over each meatball. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  6. Return the meatballs 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 a healthier option, substitute half of the breadcrumbs with finely chopped vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers.
  • To make these meatballs gluten-free, use gluten-free breadcrumbs and ensure the marinara sauce is also gluten-free.

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