Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Tender baked chicken meatballs seasoned with Parmesan and Italian herbs, finished with marinara and bubbling mozzarella for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 25 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 cup breadcrumbs
- 0.25 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon italian seasoning
- 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 0.5 cup mozzarella cheese
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F. Lightly oil a 9-inch ovenproof baking dish or small rimmed baking sheet. (about 5 min) — 400°F
- In a large bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Do not overmix. Shape into 16 meatballs, about 1 1/2 inches each, and arrange in the prepared dish. (about 10 min)
- Bake until the meatballs are browned and the centers reach 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 15 to 18 minutes. (about 18 min) — 400°F; 165°F internal
- Spoon the marinara over and around the meatballs, then sprinkle evenly with mozzarella. Switch the oven to broil and broil 2 to 3 inches from the heat until the cheese is melted and lightly browned, 1 to 3 minutes. Watch closely to prevent burning. (about 3 min) — Broil