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Chicken parmesan meatballs served over spaghetti with marinara sauce and freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Juicy, cheesy baked chicken parmesan meatballs made with ground chicken, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Ready in 30 minutes and perfect served over pasta with marinara sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 5 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 244
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Avocado oil or canola oil for greasing the baking sheet
  • 1 lb ground chicken 93 percent lean recommended
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated preferred
  • 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper
  • Cooked pasta, marinara sauce, and Parmesan cheese for serving, as desired

Equipment

  • Rimmed baking sheet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Instant-read thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Lightly grease a rimmed baking sheet with avocado oil or canola oil.
  2. Place the ground chicken, egg, panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix with a fork or your hands until just combined. Do not overmix.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch round meatballs and arrange on the greased baking sheet with space between each one. Lightly dampening your hands helps prevent sticking.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until cooked through. The internal temperature must reach at least 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer.
  5. Serve hot over pasta with marinara sauce and a generous sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.

Notes

Meatballs can be rolled and refrigerated unbaked up to 1 day ahead. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a saucepan with a splash of marinara sauce over medium-low heat for best results.