Description
All the cozy, melty goodness of classic Chicken Parmesan—reimagined as tender, juicy meatballs with gooey mozzarella centers. Crisped to golden perfection and simmered in marinara, these meatballs are a crave-worthy comfort dish perfect for pasta, subs, or on their own.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup grated Parmesan
⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg
¾ tsp salt
¾ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
½ tsp dried oregano
½ tsp dried parsley
½ tsp red pepper flakes
½ cup flour (for coating)
Bocconcini mozzarella balls
½ cup olive oil
1 jar marinara sauce
Handful of fresh basil leaves, torn
Instructions
Mix the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, salt, pepper, oregano, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Mix until just combined.
Form & Stuff: Take about 2 tablespoons of meat mixture, flatten slightly, and place a bocconcini ball in the center. Wrap meat around to seal and roll into a ball. Repeat.
Coat & Sear: Roll each meatball in flour. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
Simmer in Sauce: Pour in marinara sauce, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until meatballs are fully cooked and cheese inside is melted.
Garnish & Serve: Top with torn basil leaves and more Parmesan if desired. Serve with pasta, crusty bread, or just a fork.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400/serving
- Sugar: 4g/serving
- Sodium: 900mg/serving
- Fat: 25g/serving
- Carbohydrates: 18g/serving
- Fiber: 2g/serving
- Protein: 26g/serving