Description
These Italian-style chicken meatballs are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Made with ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, and herbs, these meatballs are juicy and packed with delicious Italian flavors. Serve them with pasta, in a sub roll, or over zucchini noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Other:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, garlic, egg, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
- Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides, then add marinara sauce. Simmer until fully cooked, about 10-12 minutes.
- Serve: Enjoy the meatballs with your choice of sides.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- Soaking breadcrumbs in milk can enhance tenderness.
- Meatballs can be baked at 400°F for 20 minutes instead of pan-frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4-5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
