Meatball Parmigiana
Easy, cheesy, chicken parmesan meatballs make a perfect weeknight dinner or appetizer. These meatballs are easy to whip up (or meal prep), and they are tender bites of comforting, savory flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese grated or shredded
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Lightly spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine ground chicken, parmesan cheese, and spices.
- Add half of the mozzarella cheese and 3 tablespoons of the marinara to the ground chicken.
- Form this into meatballs creating anywhere from 14-18.
- Place the meatballs onto the prepared baking dish. Cover with the remaining marinara sauce.
- Bake for 25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with remaining cheese and broil until melted.
Notes
- How to meal prep them: you can meal prep these chicken meatballs by either making the meatballs and storing them in the refrigerator or freezer unbaked or you can bake them fully and simply reheat the frozen meatballs when you need them. I like to store them uncooked and I keep them in a freezer bag, which allows me to take out a few at a time when needed. For both options, make sure to store them in an airtight container. In the refrigerator, the chicken meatballs will stay fresh for 3-4 days once cooked (and 1-2 days if storing them uncooked). If stored in the freezer, the meatballs will last upwards of 3 months if stored in a sealed container. Place them in the refrigerator to thaw overnight when you’re ready for them. To reheat them, place them in the oven and bake at 300℉ until heated through. Top them with additional sauce and cheese as desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 1144mg | Potassium: 774mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 239mg | Iron: 2mg
