Description
A heartwarming recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with a blend of ground chicken, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese (plus extra for topping)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup finely diced onion (optional)
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, onion (if using), parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently to combine.
- Heat the Marinara: In a skillet, heat marinara sauce over low heat.
- Roll the Meatballs: Scoop about 3 tablespoons of mixture to form meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Drop into simmering marinara, cover, and cook for 15 minutes, flipping halfway until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add the Cheese: Sprinkle remaining parmesan and all mozzarella over meatballs.
- Broil to Perfection: Broil for 3–5 minutes until cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with fresh basil and serve over pasta, rice, or garlic bread.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg