Description
These Chicken Parm Meatballs combine tender ground chicken with Italian seasonings, Parmesan, and mozzarella cheese for a flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Baked to perfection and simmered in marinara sauce, they’re perfect served over pasta, on a sub roll, or alongside a fresh salad for an easy Italian-American main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
Sauce & Topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Make Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and the egg. Mix just until combined to keep the meatballs tender and not dense.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 15–18 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and lightly golden on the outside.
- Warm Marinara Sauce: While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat until warm.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Transfer the baked meatballs into the skillet with the marinara sauce. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the meatballs.
- Cook to Melt Cheese: Cover the skillet and cook for 3–5 minutes until the mozzarella cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley if desired. Serve the meatballs hot over pasta, inside a sub roll, or accompanied by a side salad.
Notes
- For extra flavorful meatballs, sear them in a hot skillet with olive oil before baking to develop a nice crust.
- You can substitute ground turkey for ground chicken if preferred.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture or marinara sauce for a spicy kick.
- These meatballs can be frozen cooked or uncooked for meal prep convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking + Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 4 meatballs
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
