Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe
All of the satisfying flavors of the Italian classic, only in meatball form! These easy chicken parmesan meatballs are sure to become a family favorite!
Servings: 24 meatballs
Calories: 113kcal
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup panko bread crumbs OR regular breadcrumbs
- 1- 1 1/4 lb ground chicken
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup spinach finely chopped, optional
- 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp coarse kosher sea salt*
- 1 tsp dried basil OR 2 tsp fresh basil
- 1 tsp dried parsley OR 2 tsp fresh parsley
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
For the Topping
- 1 1/4 cup marinara sauce
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese sliced or grated
- fresh parsley chopped, optional
- parmesan cheese shaved, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- In a medium mixing bowl whisk together the egg and marinara. Add the breadcrumbs and combine. Let sit for 5 minutes or until the breadcrumbs are a moist.
- Add the ground chicken, parmesan, spinach, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, basil, parsley and pepper. Using your hands, gently mix the ingredients, being careful not to overwork it. Shape meat mixture into balls, approximately 1½ inches in size (a #40 scoop or a standard size cookie scoop works well for this).
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, add olive oil. When oil is shiny and hot, add the meatballs. Brown the meatballs on all sides, rotating every 2-3 minutes or so.
- Top with marinara, then with cheese. Cover with a lid (or bake uncovered) and place in the oven to bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is melty and the sauce is bubbling.
- Remove and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and shaved parmesan, if desired. Serve with pasta, spaghetti squash or on subs.
Notes
* Cut back to 3/4 tsp. if you're using a saltier parmesan.
Nutrition
Serving: 24serving | Calories: 113kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 298mg | Potassium: 293mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 164IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg
