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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

These delicious Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are the perfect, easy weeknight dinner! An easy one-pot recipe made with juicy chicken meatballs. If you love chicken parmesan, these amazing meatballs taste just like chicken parm with minimal effort.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Makes: 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

  • 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken (93/7)
  • 2/3 cup panko or regular breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 yellow onion, grated
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
  • olive oil or olive oil spray

Crispy Coating

  • 1 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Remaining Ingredients

  • 3 cups marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • fresh basil leaves, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 425 F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Mix the meatballs. Combine the meatball ingredients in a bowl and mix by hand until just combined. Take care to not overmix! Use a 2-3 tablespoon cookie scoop to portion out the meatballs and roll them by hand into smooth balls.
  • Roll in crispy coating. Mix the breadcrumbs and remaining ingredients in a shallow dish until well combined. Roll the meatballs in the mixture until they are really well coated on the outside. Transfer to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  • Bake. Drizzle the meatballs with olive oil or spray with olive oil and bake for 15-18 minutes, until crispy. Remove from the oven.
  • Assemble. While the meatballs bake, bring your marinara to a simmer in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once the meatballs are out of the oven, arrange them in an even layer in the sauce. Top with mozzarella and parmesan and transfer the skillet to the oven. Bake until hot and bubbly, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and top with fresh basil before serving.