Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, combining juicy ground chicken with savory seasonings, topped with marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a gathering with friends!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Pepper to taste
For Cooking and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 1 (24 ounce) jar marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F and position the rack in the top third of the oven.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, half of the parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Gently mix until well combined, then form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Fry the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs in batches, then set aside.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour marinara sauce into the skillet, add the meatballs, and sprinkle with remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheese.
- Bake and Broil: Bake the dish for 15 minutes to cook the meatballs through, then broil briefly to brown the cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, Italian Meatballs, Chicken Meatball Recipe
