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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a lighter twist on the classic Chicken Parmesan, made with juicy chicken meatballs, seasoned with Italian herbs, and topped with marinara sauce and melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect as an appetizer, main dish, or served with pasta.

Ingredients

  • For the meatballs:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • For topping:
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined, but be careful not to overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You should have about 16-18 meatballs.
  4. Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. Once the meatballs are cooked, spoon 1 tablespoon of marinara sauce over each meatball and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  6. Return the meatballs to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh basil, if desired. Serve with pasta, in a sub sandwich, or as an appetizer with extra marinara sauce for dipping.

Notes

For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or marinara sauce.Use gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour to make this recipe gluten-free.If you prefer juicier meatballs, substitute ground turkey for chicken.Make the meatballs ahead of time and store them in the fridge for up to 24 hours or freeze for later use.

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