Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Chicken parmesan meatballs are juicy chicken meatballs baked with a creamy mozzarella cheese finish for a simple yet delicious dinner recipe.

Recipe Highlights

  • Your favorite chicken recipe turned into easy chicken meatballs with all the flavors you know and love.
  • Juicy meatballs made with ground chicken that are very simple.
  • Baked with a topping of creamy mozzarella cheese in a recipe that’s easy enough for a weeknight.

Ingredients needed

  • Ground chicken
  • Egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Grated parmesan
  • Olive oil (vegetable oil will work as well)
  • Crushed tomatoes
  • Granulated sugar
  • Mozzarella
  • Herbs & seasonings (listed below)

Helpful recipe tips

  • The oil is optional for the meatballs but the extra fat helps with texture and keeping the chicken meatballs moist while baking.
  • You do not have to sear the meatballs before baking but it does add an extra layer.
  • I always recommend grating your own cheese but shredded cheese will work in this recipe if you’re short on time.

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chicken parmesan meatballs

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Chicken parmesan meatballs are juicy chicken meatballs baked with a creamy mozzarella cheese finish for a simple yet delicious dinner recipe.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 560kcal

Equipment

  • 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish

Ingredients

Chicken Meatballs

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce

  • 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Topping

  • 1.5 cup mozzarella shredded

Instructions

  • Mix together all the ingredients for the meatballs. Once combined, allow to sit for 15 minutes to let the breadcrumbs do there thing.
  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.
  • Form the meatballs. Then, in a pan on medium high heat with oil, sear the meatballs on 1-2 sides then remove from pan. Just sear them, they will be raw in the middle. Do not try to cook them all the way.
  • Once finished searing the meatballs, add them to the baking dish. In a bowl, mix together the ingredients for the sauce. When tasting for sauce there may be a slight tin flavor from the can but that will bake off in the oven.
  • Pour the prepared sauce over the seared meatballs then top with the cheese. Place in the oven uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and browning.

Nutrition

Calories: 560kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 188mg | Sodium: 1322mg | Potassium: 1304mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 433mg | Iron: 5mg
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