Healthy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

If you’re stuck in a dinner rut and looking for a new recipe to try, meet these healthy chicken parmesan meatballs! They’re filled with all the flavors of traditional chicken parmesan, but even easier to make on those busy weekday nights!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian

Keyword: chicken parmesan meatballs, healthy chicken meatballs, italian meatballs

Servings: people

Calories: 261kcal

Equipment

1 large mixing bowl
1 cast iron skillet 10 inches or larger

Ingredients

For the meat mixture:

1 lb ground chicken
1 egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup italian breadcrumbs
1/3 cup marinara sauce I like Raos but use your favorite!
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
olive oil for your hands and the pan!

For topping:

remaining jar of marinara sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients for the meat mixture.
Drizzle your pan with olive oil, then lightly coat your fingertips in olive oil too.
Roll the meat mixture into 2 inch balls, transferring them to your pan as you go.
Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Top the meatballs with remaining marinara sauce and more mozzarella cheese. Set under the broil for 2 minutes and enjoy!

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