A delicious and healthier twist on traditional meatballs, featuring savory ground chicken, cheesy goodness, and marinara sauce.
Servings 4servings
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 45 minutesmins
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
1poundground chicken
1/2cupbreadcrumbs
1/4cupgrated parmesan cheese
1/4cupchopped fresh parsley
1eachegghelps bind the ingredients
2clovesgarlic, minced
to tasteSalt and pepper
Sauce and Topping Ingredients
2cupsmarinara sauce
1/2cupshredded mozzarella cheesefor topping
Instructions
Preparation
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, and salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.
With your hands, take small portions of the mixture and roll them into meatballs. Place each meatball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Cooking
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden.
Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
Once cooked, place the meatballs on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
Pour the remaining marinara sauce over the meatballs.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Enjoy your hot Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs!
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag which lasts for about 3 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat in the oven or microwave.