Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Chicken Parm Meatballs combining lean ground chicken with classic Italian flavors, baked to perfection and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as a main course, these meatballs are flavorful, tender, and great served with pasta or as a sandwich filling.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or plain)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Garnish (optional)
- Extra Parmesan cheese
- Chopped fresh herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and facilitate cleanup.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley or basil, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated forming a consistent mixture.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs to ensure uniform cooking. Place them spaced apart on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes until they are cooked through, firm to the touch, and have a lightly golden exterior.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Remove the meatballs from the oven and transfer them into a baking dish. Pour the marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
- Final Bake: Return the baking dish to the oven and continue baking for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until the mozzarella cheese has melted and is bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with extra grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh herbs, then serve hot. These meatballs pair well with spaghetti, on sandwich rolls, or alongside roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Serve over spaghetti for a classic Italian-American meal.
- Use toasted rolls to make meatball subs.
- Pair with roasted vegetables for a low-carb, satisfying dish.
- Can substitute fresh basil for parsley according to preference.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked through by checking internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
