Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delicious twist on the classic Italian dish, combining juicy ground chicken with savory seasonings, topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound (450 grams) ground chicken
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced (about 1/2 cup) – optional
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1 cup (85 grams) grated parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups (480 ml) marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine all meatball ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Cook the Meatballs: Portion out meatballs into simmering marinara sauce. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Broil the Meatballs: Sprinkle remaining parmesan and mozzarella over meatballs. Broil for 3-5 minutes until browned. Garnish with basil and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
