Best Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

January 22nd, 2020 14:41:49 PMRecipesAdmin

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound ground chicken breast
• 3/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1-1/4 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese divided
• 3 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 small onion grated (or minced)
• 2 tablespoons + 1 cup marinara sauce (divided)
• 1/2 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
• 1 large egg lightly beaten
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese for topping

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a baking sheet by lining with parchment paper.
2. Set aside 1 cup marinara 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
3. In a large mixing bowl combine all remaining ingredients (chicken breadcrumbs 1 cup Parmesan garlic onion 2 tablespoons marinara sauce Italian seasoning basil parsley salt pepper and egg). Mix well do not over mix or you will have tough meatballs.
4. Using a 1-1/2 tablespoon scoop portion out meat mixture and place on baking sheet. After all meatballs have been scooped onto tray roll into balls.
5. Bake for 16-18 minutes until lightly browned.
6. Turn oven to broil.
7. Drizzle a spoonful of marinara over each meatball. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese.
8. Broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Serve and enjoy!

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