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Savory Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Made From Scratch

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Delightful homemade chicken meatballs featuring classic Italian flavors, perfect for dinner or meal prep.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound Ground Chicken
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pinch Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare your workspace with all ingredients and utensils.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly.
  3. Crack the egg into the mixture and mix until fully incorporated. The mixture should be slightly sticky.
  4. Form the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  5. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and gently roll them to coat.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
  7. While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan over medium heat.
  8. Once the meatballs are done, let them rest for a few minutes before serving.
  9. Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce and garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

Notes

Mix ingredients gently to avoid tough meatballs. You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or add vegetables for nutrition.

  • Author: nevaeh-hall
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Poultry

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg