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Close-up of golden chicken meatballs in bubbling marinara sauce with parsley.

Baked Chicken Meatballs

Tender, juicy chicken meatballs baked to perfection and simmered in marinara for a comforting, protein-packed family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken Blend of thigh and breast preferred
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs Soaked in milk
  • ¼ cup whole milk For moisture
  • 1 large egg Beaten
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced
  • ¼ cup parsley Fresh, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For brushing before baking
  • 2 cups marinara sauce For simmering after baking
  • fresh basil For garnish
  • extra Parmesan Optional, for topping

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For combining meatball ingredients
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Small Cookie Scoop Optional, for even meatball sizing
  • 1 Oven Preheated to 400°F
  • 1 Skillet or Pan To simmer meatballs in marinara sauce
  • 1 Instant-read thermometer For checking doneness (165°F)

Method
 

  1. Soak breadcrumbs in milk for 5 minutes until soft.
  2. Mix soaked breadcrumbs with egg and Parmesan cheese.
  3. In another bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add breadcrumb mixture to chicken and mix gently until combined.
  5. Shape into 1.5-inch balls with damp hands.
  6. Arrange on lined baking sheet and brush with olive oil.
  7. Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  8. Simmer in marinara sauce for 5 minutes to finish.
  9. 9 Serve hot, garnished with basil and more Parmesan.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.