Description
Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful fusion of comfort and flavor, perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings. These golden-brown meatballs are tender on the inside, bursting with cheesy goodness, and topped with marinara sauce for an irresistible finish. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to serve as appetizers or main courses, they promise to satisfy every palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 2 tbsp dried)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic powder, and egg. Mix gently until combined.
- Scoop out mixture to form meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Spoon marinara sauce over each meatball, sprinkle with additional Parmesan if desired, and bake for an extra 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg