Recipe 75 of 779
Delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs From Scratch
Delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs From Scratch
A mouthwatering dish that combines the comforting flavors of chicken, herbs, and cheese into tender meatballs, all enveloped in a rich marinara sauce.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Skillet
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Provides a lean yet flavorful base.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Regular or Italian-seasoned for flavor.
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated for best flavor.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binder for the meatballs.
- 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced for flavor.
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped for freshness.
- 1 teaspoon Salt To enhance flavors.
- ½ teaspoon Pepper Freshly ground for subtle heat.
Marinara Sauce
- 2 cups Marinara Sauce For cooking and serving the meatballs.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken and breadcrumbs.
- Add Parmesan cheese to the mixture.
- Crack the egg into the bowl.
- Incorporate minced garlic and chopped parsley.
- Sprinkle in salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients until just combined.
- Portion out the mixture and roll into balls.
- Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Heat marinara sauce in a skillet over medium heat.
- Transfer cooked meatballs to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Simmer meatballs in sauce for 5-10 minutes.
- Let meatballs rest before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan or parsley.
Notes
These meatballs can be served over spaghetti, in a sub, or as a snack. They store well in the fridge for up to 3 days.