Description
These one-pan chicken meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Tender ground chicken combined with herbs and Parmesan, simmered in marinara sauce, and topped with gooey mozzarella cheese – a comforting and satisfying dinner option.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet. Pour marinara sauce over them, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Top with Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella over the meatballs and melt the cheese. Garnish with basil and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs can be served with pasta, bread, or zucchini noodles.
- To make ahead, prepare meatballs and sauce separately and assemble when ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 to 5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
