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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs: 7 secrets for amazing flavor

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
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Enjoy delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, a cheesy and flavorful Italian-inspired dish perfect for any meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Add meatballs to the skillet and brown them on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  6. Pour marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet.
  7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and the remaining 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese over the top.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • If you don’t have an oven-safe skillet, transfer the meatballs and sauce to a baking dish before topping with cheese and baking.

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