Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Tender and flavorful chicken meatballs served with zesty marinara sauce, perfect for any meal occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- With clean hands, mix until all the ingredients are well combined, then form into meatballs about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat in a pan.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the simmering sauce and stir gently to coat.
- Serve hot, topped with fresh basil.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender. You can make your own breadcrumbs if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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