Description
Tuscan Chicken Meatballs are flavorful and juicy meatballs made with ground chicken, herbs, and spices, inspired by traditional Tuscan cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, oregano, salt, pepper, egg, and milk.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In a saucepan, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey as a substitute for chicken.
- Adjust seasonings based on your preference.
- Serve with pasta or crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Tuscan Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs, Italian Meatballs