Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
The best chicken meatballs are baked until golden brown and packed with only the best Parmesan chicken flavors. Easy and delicious!
Servings: 10 meatballs
Calories: 162kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped basil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, Italian bread crumbs, basil, parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, thyme, oregano, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Form chicken mixture into 10 evenly sized meatballs.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet with 1 tbsp of olive oil on medium high heat. Once hot, add the meatballs in an even layer. Cook for 6-10 minutes, turning occasionally until golden brown on all sides.
- Reduce the heat to low, add the marinara sauce and sprinkle with the mozzarella cheese. Simmer for 6-8 minutes until the cheese has melted. You can cover the pan with a lid if you want the cheese to melt faster.
Nutrition
Calories: 162kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 423mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 442IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 134mg | Iron: 1mg