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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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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 340kcal
Cost: $8

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))

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

Instructions 

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

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 340kcal (17%) | Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) | Protein: 27g (54%) | Fat: 22g (34%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 135mg (45%) | Sodium: 620mg (27%) | Potassium: 480mg (14%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 650IU (13%) | Vitamin C: 5mg (6%) | Calcium: 110mg (11%) | Iron: 2mg (11%)