Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
This easy baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe is such an easy meal prep recipe that's freezer friendly and perfect for busy weeks.
Servings 4
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup diced onion optional
- ¼ cup marinara sauce
- 2 garlic cloves grated (or ½ teaspoon garlic powder)
- 1 large egg
- Cooking spray
Topping
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese shredded
- Extra Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and lightly spray a baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, panko, Parmesan, oregano, salt, onion , marinara, garlic, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and top each meatball with a spoonful of marinara and mozzarella cheese.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired and serve warm.