These baked meatballs are made with ground chicken and flavored with plenty of grated parmesan. This delicious recipe can be enjoyed as an entree with pasta or roasted veggies. Of course these meatballs are also perfect as an appetizer. Simply serve with your favorite marinara sauce!
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Entree
Keyword: ground chicken, meatballs, parmesan
Servings: 12meatballs
Author: Christina
Ingredients
1pound ground chicken
½cupfresh parsleyfinely chopped
⅓cupbreadcrumbs
⅓cupgrated parmesan cheese
1egg
1tablespoonolive oilextra virgin
¾teaspoonsalt
¾teaspoonblack pepper
¾teaspoongarlic powder
¾teaspoononion powder
½teaspoonchili powder
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a 12" x 17" baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Use your hands to gently roll into 12 large meatballs.
Place meatballs in a single layer on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Leave space in between each meatball.
Bake for 30 minutes.
To serve as an entree, heat your favorite jarred marinara sauce in a skillet on the stovetop. Add the meatballs to the skillet and serve over pasta. For a lighter option, serve with marinara sauce and plate with a simple side salad or a green side. My Garlic Green Beans and Spicy Roasted Broccoli are delicious options.To serve as an appetizer, enjoy with your favorite marinara sauce for dipping.