Italian Chicken Meatballs
Italian chicken meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and easy to make. A lighter meatball recipe perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or meal prep.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 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
- Marinara Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º F.
- Combine all of the ingredients except the marinara sauce in a large bowl.1 pound ground chicken, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup Italian bread crumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1 egg
- Shape into golf-ball sized balls. Place in a baking sheet.
- Bake for 12 minutes.
- Place meatballs and sauce in a crockpot or large pot to keep them warm and heat the sauce.Marinara Sauce
- Set on warm until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 335kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 718mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 274IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 157mg | Iron: 3mg
