These Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful twist on traditional chicken recipes, perfect for pasta dinners. They are easy to prepare and make for a comforting meal that the whole family will enjoy.
This recipe combines juicy chicken meatballs with a rich marinara sauce and gooey cheese, making it an ideal choice for chicken pasta or a chicken recipes casserole.
Easy Cheesy Chicken Meatballs with Pasta
This dish features tender chicken meatballs baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted cheese, served over your favorite pasta. It takes about 50 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooked pasta of your choice for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the Meatballs: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add Cheese: Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs and cover the skillet until the cheese melts.
- Serve: Serve the cheesy chicken meatballs over cooked pasta and garnish with additional parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
