Name: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Prep time: 7 min
Cook time: 23 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: ⅓ cup breadcrumbs; ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil; ½ teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; ¾ teaspoon black pepper; ¾ teaspoon salt; 1 large egg; 1 pound ground chicken; ¼ cup flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil (or similar); 14 ounces pizza sauce (or marinara); ⅓ cup shredded mozzarella; grated Parmesan (for garnish)

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These chicken parmesan meatballs are incredibly tender and are baked to perfection with sauce and cheese in just 30 minutes.

skillet of meatballs next ot plate with meatballs on crostini.

If you love chicken parmesan, you will love these easy chicken parmesan meatballs. They are the perfect comfort food for weeknight meals.

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Why you will love this

Staple ingredients - These meatballs come together with ingredients you likely already have on hand.
Mouth-watering texture - Sear the meatballs in a skillet to create a delicious golden brown exterior, then finish in the oven for the perfect tender bite.
Just 30 minutes are needed to mix and cook these meatballs.
Serve with ciabatta garlic bread and a wedge salad for a complete meal.

For more meatball favorites, try these Chicken Ranch Meatballs and Italian Beef Meatballs.

Ingredients

Ground chicken or ground turkey can both be used in this recipe.
Pizza sauce - I love Mezzetta pizza sauce for its bold flavor. Marinara sauce is also delicious. Use your favorite variety - whatever you have on hand.
Breadcrumbs - Both plain and seasoned can be used. I used regular breadcrumbs, not panko, for these meatballs.

side view close up of meatballs in skillet.

Step-by-step instructions

Please see the recipe card for complete instructions and ingredient amounts.

Add meatball ingredients - except for the ground chicken - to a mixing bowl. Using a fork, stir to combine. (Image 1)
Add the ground chicken and use the fork to mix until everything is evenly incorporated. (Image 2)

Using a cookie scoop, portion the mixture into 16-18 meatballs. (Image 3)
Roll the meatballs in flour. (Image 4)

forming meatballs and rolling them in flour.

Heat oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. (I used a non-stick skillet.)
Add the meatballs to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until brown. Flip to cook the other side for 3-4 minutes. (Image 5)
Add the sauce to the skillet and transfer to a 375-degree oven for 10 minutes or until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. (Image 6)

browning meatballs in skillet and adding sauce.

Top with mozzarella cheese and bake for another 3-5 minutes until the cheese is melted.
Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Tips

Don't overmix the meatball mixture. This will make the meatballs tough. A fork works well for this.
To prevent overmixing, mix all of the meatballs ingredients - except the chicken - together first, then mix in the ground chicken.
Roll the meatballs in flour before browning. This helps the meatballs keep their shape and also creates a bit of crust.
Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Serving suggestions

Eat straight out of the pan - yes, these meatballs are THAT good!
Serve on top of pasta.
Build a meatball sub.
Serve on toasted crostini.

Equipment

Mixing bowl | Measuring cups and spoons | Oven-safe skillet | 2 tablespoon cookie scoop | Instant-read thermometer

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