Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Description

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

1 lb (450g) ground chicken
1/3 cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried parsley)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:

2 cups marinara sauce (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:

Chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs:

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix until well combined.
Roll the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a plate.
Sear the Meatballs:

Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat with a drizzle of olive oil.
Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for 3–4 minutes on each side until browned. (They don’t need to be cooked through at this stage.)
Add the Sauce:

Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs in the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated.
Reduce the heat to low and let the meatballs simmer in the sauce for 10–15 minutes, or until cooked through.
Add the Cheese:

Preheat your oven broiler.
Sprinkle the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses over the meatballs.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and broil for 2–3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve:

Garnish with fresh parsley or basil and serve warm with pasta, crusty bread, or over zucchini noodles.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4

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