Description
Delicious Chicken Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or as a hit at potlucks. These tender, juicy meatballs are packed with flavor and can be customized with your favorite herbs and spices. Quick to prepare and easy to cook, they promise satisfaction in every bite. Serve them with marinara sauce over pasta or alongside crusty bread for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, herbs, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into balls about two tablespoons in size and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a pan over medium heat, warm marinara sauce. Add baked meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg