Description
A delightful twist on a classic dish, these Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are juicy and packed with flavor, perfect for family dinners or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g ground chicken
- 100 g breadcrumbs
- 50 g grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 10 g fresh basil, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 300 ml marinara sauce
- 150 g shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into meatballs, about 4-5 cm in diameter. Place them on a plate or a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- In a large skillet, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Once the meatballs are cooked, pour the marinara sauce over them in the skillet. Cover and let simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and cover again. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
Notes
- For gluten-free options, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- For a dairy-free version, try nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan cheese.
- Let the meatball mixture sit for 30 minutes before cooking for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Chicken Parmesan, Meatballs, Italian, Dinner, Easy Recipe