Description
These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are bursting with flavor and easy to make. Perfect for a quick dinner or family gathering, they’ll impress family and friends with their cheesy goodness and tender texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1 egg
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil (minced)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Black pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce of choice
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (full-fat preferably)
- Fresh basil (chiffonaded, optional)
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs (for topping)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Toast the buttered breadcrumbs in a skillet until golden brown and aromatic; set aside.
- Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl and form into small meatballs.
- Brown meatballs in a skillet until crispy on all sides, then add marinara sauce and simmer.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top and melt under the lid for a gooey finish.
- Add toasted breadcrumbs and garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them juicy.
Use a cookie scoop for even-size meatballs for consistent cooking.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 50mg