Description
These flavorful chicken meatballs are a delicious twist on traditional meatballs. Made with ground chicken and a blend of herbs and spices, they are baked to perfection and make a great addition to pasta dishes or subs.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form meatballs: Use a tablespoon to form 1-inch meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake: Bake for 15-18 minutes until cooked through and golden.
- Serve: Enjoy warm with marinara sauce, pasta, or in subs.
Notes
- For extra flavor, brown the meatballs in a skillet before baking.
- Meatballs can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 330mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
