Baked Chicken Meatballs
These chicken meatballs bake in the oven for a hands-off, low-mess dinner. They come out tender with plenty of flavor and can be used in everything from pasta to quick sandwiches.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs use gluten-free if needed (*see note)
- 1 large egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray or 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, mozzarella, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt and black pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into about 16 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Lightly spray or brush meatballs with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve warm with a sprinkle of extra Parmesan, alongside pasta, salad or in subs.
Notes
*If you don't have gluten-free breadcrumbs on hand, you can substitute oat flour.
Nutrition
Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 155mg | Sodium: 380mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 217IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 174mg | Iron: 2mg