Description
Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful blend of savory ground chicken, rich Parmesan cheese, and aromatic herbs. These mouthwatering meatballs are easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion—served as an appetizer or a main dish. With a crispy exterior and a gooey cheesy center, they promise to be a hit with the whole family!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (seasoned)
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic powder, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs (about 1-1.5 inches in diameter).
- Place meatballs on a greased baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- In the last 10 minutes of baking, spoon marinara sauce over each meatball and sprinkle additional cheese on top. Bake until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg