Description
These Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs are savory, simple to make, and a healthier twist on traditional meatballs, perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve the meatballs with marinara sauce, spaghetti, or as a tasty appetizer.
Notes
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg