These chicken parm meatballs bring the rich flavors of a classic Italian dish into bite-sized perfection. Simple to prepare, they’re an absolutely delicious recipe for busy weeknights or flavorful meal prep.
Contents
Imagine tender cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, covered in rich marinara sauce and melted cheese piping hot and on the table in under an hour. This easy recipe is a perfect blend of rich Italian flavors crafted for easy weeknight dinners with all the flavors of the Italian classic.
Ingredients
For the chicken meatballs
- ▢ 1 lbs Ground chicken
- ▢ 1/4 cup Pork Panko or traditional Italian breadcrumbs
- ▢ 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- ▢ 2 Eggs
- ▢ 1/2 tsp basil dried
- ▢ 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ▢ 1/2 tsp Red pepper Flakes
- ▢ 1/2 tsp Salt
- ▢ 1/4 tsp Pepper
- ▢ 3 garlic cloves minced
- ▢ 1 tbsp Oil any neutral cooking oil will work
- ▢ 15 oz Marinara sauce
- ▢ 8 oz Mozzarella cheese sliced or shredded
For Garnish
- ▢ Parsley minced
Instructions
Make the meatballs
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Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
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Add the meatball ingredients to a bowl.1 lbs Ground chicken, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 2 Eggs, 1/2 tsp basil, 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning, 1/2 tsp Red pepper Flakes, 1/2 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp Pepper, 3 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup Pork Panko
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Gently mix and form into 12 even sized meatballs with your hands.
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Place the meatballs in the fridge for 30 minutes to firl up.
Cook the meatballs
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
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Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
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Add oil to the pan and swirl to coat.1 tbsp Oil
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Add the meatballs to the pan, in a single layer, not overcrowding the pan and brown for 3 to 5 minutes.
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Flip and remove from heat.
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Carefully add the marinara over the top of the meatballs.15 oz Marinara sauce
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Add the mozzarella cheese, sliced over each of the meatballs.8 oz Mozzarella cheese
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Carefully transfer the skillet of meatballs to the oven to finish cooking, another 10 to 12 minutes.
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The meatballs are done when the internal temperature reaches 165F with an instant read thermometer.
Serve
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Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
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Garnish with freshly minced parsley, fresh basil, and more grated parmesan cheese if desired and serve hot.Parsley, Basil, Parmesan cheese
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 309kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 938mg | Potassium: 671mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 735IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 280mg | Iron: 2mg
