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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

A fun fusion of 2 classic Italian dishes, creating a delicious and exciting dinner for the whole family.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 tsp freshly cracked pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup flour
  • 15-18 mozzarella balls
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jar tomato sauce; rec. Rao's
  • parmesan cheese for serving
  • basil or parsley for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

  2. Mix together the ground chicken, parmesan cheese, and panko breadcrumbs.

  3. Add in the 2 eggs, salt, pepper and spices. Using your hands, mix all the ingredients together until just combined.

  4. Take a small scoop (about the size of a golfball) of the meat mixture and place in the palm of your hand. With the back of the scoop, form an indentation in the meat. Place a mozzarella ball inside the indentation and then form the meat around the cheese, making sure it is completely surrounded.

  5. Place the flour in a plate. Dredge each meatball in the flour and shake it off to give a nice coating.

  6. Heat the olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pan over high heat. Once hot, place the meatballs in a single layer. Sear the meatballs for 2 minutes and then flip to sear on the other side.

  7. Once seared, add in the jar of tomato sauce. Using a wooden spoon, get any brown bits off the bottom of the pan and make sure the meatballs are covered in the sauce.

  8. Place the pan in the oven for 20 minutes, until the meatballs are completely cooked through.

  9. Serve the meatballs and sauce over a generous helping of pasta, and sprinkle the top with extra parmesan cheese and torn basil or parsley. Enjoy!