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Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Name: Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped parsley; 1 egg; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup marinara sauce; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1 egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
In the last 5 minutes of baking, spoon the marinara sauce over the meatballs and sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
Return to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve warm with your choice of sides.

Notes

To enhance flavor, use fresh herbs. Avoid overmixing to keep meatballs light and tender.

Author: Sam Razal
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 80mg