Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful comfort food that combines juicy ground chicken with gooey cheese and a rich marinara sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, these meatballs are simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow everyone at the table. Each bite promises a burst of flavor, making them a must-try dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 meatballs (4 servings) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: additional grated Parmesan for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, garlic powder, and parsley until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, top with marinara sauce and extra Parmesan if desired, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve warm on plates or in hoagie rolls as meatball subs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg