Italian Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Italian chicken meatballs that are juicy, flavorful, and easy to prepare. This lighter version of classic meatballs is perfect for pairing with pasta, sandwiches, or for convenient meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For Serving
- Marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400º F (200º C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Italian bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, lightly beaten egg, grated garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Shape meatballs: Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking. Place them evenly spaced on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the meatballs for 12 minutes or until cooked through and lightly browned.
- Warm with sauce: Transfer the baked meatballs to a crockpot or large pot and add the marinara sauce. Set the crockpot to warm to keep the meatballs hot and allow the sauce to heat through before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey for a similar flavor and texture.
- If you prefer spicier meatballs, increase red pepper flakes to taste.
- These meatballs can be made ahead and frozen before baking for convenient meal prep.
- Use gluten-free bread crumbs to make this recipe gluten-free if needed.
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