Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe
This Cheesy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is a delightful twist on the classic dish. These flavorful meatballs combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasonings, all nestled in a rich marinara sauce topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a family meal or when entertaining guests. These classic parm meatballs are sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Meatball
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg large
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1/2 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Breadcrumb Coating
- 2/3 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs for coating meatballs
- 1 egg large, for coating meatballs
Sauce and Toppings
- 1 marinara sauce 24 ounce jar
- 1/2 cup mozzarella shredded
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 sprig basil fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper and place a wire cooking rack on top to allow excess grease to drip off the meatballs during cooking.
- In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of Italian Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper.1 lb ground chicken, 1 egg, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Use a two-inch cookie scoop or your hands to scoop portions of the ground chicken mixture and roll them into firm balls.
- In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup of Italian Panko breadcrumbs. In another bowl, crack the egg and whisk it slightly. Set both bowls aside.1 egg, 2/3 cup Italian Panko breadcrumbs
- Dip each meatball into the whisked egg, then roll it in the breadcrumbs to coat it evenly.
- Place the coated meatballs on the wire cooking rack with space between each one for even cooking.
- Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 5 minutes, then carefully flip them using tongs or a spatula. Bake for an additional 5 minutes to ensure even browning.
- While the meatballs are baking, pour and spread the marinara sauce on the bottom of an oven-safe large skillet or casserole pan.1 marinara sauce
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and place them in a single layer on top of the sauce in the skillet or casserole pan.
- Bake the meatballs and sauce together for 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top of the meatballs during the last 5 minutes of baking.1/2 cup mozzarella, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve with pasta or crusty garlic bread1 sprig basil
Notes
How To Serve Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
- Pasta: Serve over cooked spaghetti, penne, linguine, rigatoni, or any other favorite type of pasta.
- Zucchini noodles: Low-carb option
- Polenta: Spoon the meatballs and sauce onto a bed of creamy polenta.
- Sub sandwiches roll: Split a sub roll, layer it with marinara sauce, place the meatballs on top, and sprinkle with melted mozzarella cheese. Toast the sandwich until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 1236mg | Potassium: 716mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 489IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 381mg | Iron: 3mg
