Marry Me Chicken Meatballs: Irresistibly Juicy Dinner Delight
Discover the mouthwatering delight of Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, perfect for an unforgettable dinner experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, heat the marinara sauce in a saucepan.
- Once the meatballs are done, add them to the sauce and let simmer for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add some crushed red pepper to the marinara sauce.
- These meatballs can be served over pasta or in a sub for a delicious sandwich.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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