Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are simply mouthwatering, featuring tender chicken combined with rich marinara and gooey mozzarella. Ready in just 45 minutes, they are perfect for a cozy family dinner or a fun gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce of choice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil (chiffonaded, optional)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (reserved for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the buttered breadcrumbs in a skillet until golden brown.
- Combine ground chicken, egg, toasted panko, Parmesan cheese, olive oil and spices in a bowl.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs and place on a tray.
- Brown the meatballs in a skillet with oil, turning to cook evenly.
- Add marinara sauce and simmer until meatballs are cooked through.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over meatballs and melt under a lid.
- Top with reserved breadcrumbs and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for chicken.
To keep meatballs moist, avoid overmixing the ingredients.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 40mg