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Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

★★★★★ 27 Reviews Recipe Print
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By: Erin1/27/22

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baked chicken parmesan meatballs
baked chicken parmesan meatballs

Enjoy a twist on classic chicken parm with this Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe! Perfect over a bed of spaghetti or as an appetizer on game day.

chicken parm meatballs

The most delicious chicken parm meatballs

I don’t know about you, but chicken parmesan has always been a favorite of mine. It’s one of those simple recipes that requires only a handful of ingredients but creates a totally delicious result! After having it a good number of times (meaning, a lot of times), I decided it was time for something new.

Hello, baked chicken parmesan meatballs!

These are essentially little meatball-shaped chicken parmesan bites. They’re made with classic chicken parm ingredients like mozzarella and marina sauce to maintain the flavors that we all love. Top ’em with a bit of extra parmesan cheese, and oh boy. These things are delicious!

Chicken parm meatballs are great over a bed of pasta for a twist on spaghetti and meatballs night. They’re also perfect as an appetizer on game day!

chicken parm meatballs

Ingredients in baked chicken parmesan meatballs

This baked chicken meatball recipe consists of chicken, egg, almond flour, spices, and loads of cheese. Oh, and marinara sauce. It’s a delicious combo, to say the least! Is your mouth watering yet?

  • Chicken: Start with 1 lb of your favorite ground chicken.
  • Egg: 1 egg will be used to create the meatball base and will help us achieve the right texture.
  • Almond flour: We will use 1/2 cup of almond flour. This helps the ingredients bind together and thickens up the meatballs.
  • Parmesan: 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese will be added for flavor.
  • Spices: When it comes to spices, add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tsp of onion powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and 1/2 tsp of pepper.
  • Marinara sauce: To give the meatballs that classic chicken parm taste, use 2 cups of your favorite jarred marina sauce.
  • Mozzarella: Increase the cheesiness with 1 cup of shredded mozzarella. This is the magic ingredient for making them true chicken parm meatballs!
  • Parmesan: Last but not least, finish off the meatballs with an additional 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese.
chicken parm meatballs

Tools used to create this recipe

To create these meatballs from scratch you will need a large mixing bowl, a stirring utensil, and a cooking brush. You will also need a dish to bake the meatballs and can use a cast-iron skillet, regular glass baking dish, or a sauté pan.

To measure out ingredients you will need 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1/4 cup, and 1/2 cup.

How to make baked chicken meatballs

We’ll make these meatballs like any other meatball recipe. It begins by combining the meat mixture, and then we’ll shape the mix into balls before adding marinara and cheese and letting them cook in the oven.

To begin, preheat the oven to 400°F.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Once well combined, roll the mixture into meatballs.

Pour 1 cup of the marinara sauce into the bottom of your cooking dish. I used a cast-iron skillet, but you can also use a baking dish or sauté pan.

Place the meatballs in the dish on top of the sauce, and then pour the remaining 1 cup of sauce over the meatballs. Brush it around to neatly coat the tops. Then, sprinkle on the mozzarella cheese and the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan.

Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the inside of the meatballs reach 165°F.

Substitution Tip

More of a turkey person? Good news! You can easily replace the ground chicken with ground turkey. Ground beef would likely work just as well too!

Want more flavor? Additional seasonings can be used to spice things up a bit. Try parsley and oregano, and feel free to use garlic powder if you don’t have fresh cloves available. You can also add some heat with red pepper flakes!

chicken parm meatballs

Recipe Tips

Here’s a quick tip for you! After sprinkling on that last layer of parmesan cheese (step 5), give the meatballs a few minutes under the broiler. This will help the parmesan reach a delicious and crispy golden brown color!

Storing leftovers

If you’re interested in freezing your chicken parm meatballs for later, simply prep and stop after step 2. Place the meatballs on a pan or baking sheet and freeze. Once frozen, remove from the pan, add to your preferred container or freezer bag, and freeze!

When ready to enjoy, let thaw before adding to a pan with marinara sauce and baking as directed.

If you liked this recipe, you’ll want to try these!

Meatballs are always a good idea. They’re great as an appetizer, an hor d’oeuvre, or even as a main course! Here are some more tasty meatball variations to try.

  • Healthy Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
  • Easy Turkey Meatballs (Gluten-Free)
  • Healthier Sweet and Sour Meatballs
  • Thai Turkey Meatballs with Peanut Sauce

Recipe by Erin Morrissey and Photography by Moriah Sawtelle

chicken parm meatballs
chicken parm meatballs
★★★★★ 5 from 27 reviews

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Enjoy a twist on classic chicken parm with this Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs recipe! Perfect over a bed of spaghetti or as an appetizer on game day.

Prep: 15Cook: 30Total: 45 minutes
Yield 12 meatballs 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 cups marinara sauce (from a jar)
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together chicken, egg, almond flour, parmesan cheese, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper by hand. Roll into meatballs.
  3. Pour 1 cup marinara sauce into bottom of dish. I used a cast iron skillet but you can also use a baking dish or saute pan.
  4. Place meatballs in baking dish on top of sauce. Pour remaining 1 cup marinara on top, brush on meatballs. Sprinkle with remaining parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Bake 25-30 minutes or until inside reads 165F. Serve!
Author: ErinCategory: dinner, lunch, meal-prep, gluten-freeMethod: ovenCuisine: ItalianDiet: Gluten Free
chicken parm meatballs

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  1. Donna says

    Posted on 1/8 at 8:45 am

    If I make these smaller, as in for cocktail meatballs, would the baking time be the same? Thankss

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/17 at 9:02 pm

      Hi Donna, I would try taking a few minutes off the time but should be similar. Let me know how they come out!

      Reply
  2. Susie says

    Posted on 12/30 at 6:12 pm

    My second time making them! Easy and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/2 at 10:24 am

      Hi Susie, so happy you loved them!

      Reply
  3. Michele C says

    Posted on 11/3 at 4:21 pm

    I was looking to find Italian recipes that do not sacrifice flavor but offer healthier alternatives. I love a spaghetti and meatball dinner! These meatballs did not disappoint. We had roasted veggies on the side and the meal was delish. We are looking forward to the leftovers this weekend.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/6 at 5:16 pm

      Hi Michele, so glad you loved them and sounds like a great meal!! 🙂

      Reply
  4. Karen M says

    Posted on 10/15 at 8:56 pm

    Super easy and delicious!!! This recipe may end up on repeat this fall / winter season

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/16 at 1:09 pm

      Hi Karen, so happy you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Krista says

    Posted on 10/13 at 6:19 pm

    This meal is a staple in our house! Even my 3 year old who never touches dinner loves it! Thanks Erin!

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 10/16 at 1:04 pm

      Hi Krista, so glad you all loved them!!

      Reply
  6. Caitlin says

    Posted on 6/10 at 11:58 am

    So freaking good!! Used ground Turkey bc it’s what we had and they were so moist and filling. Such an easy but delicious dinner!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 6/10 at 8:21 pm

      Hi Caitlin, so happy you loved them!! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Jess says

    Posted on 5/27 at 8:34 am

    So easy and so tasty! Do you think you can freeze leftovers?

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/28 at 11:06 am

      Hi Jess, so glad you liked them and yes of course! Just store in an airtight container!

      Reply
  8. Abbey says

    Posted on 5/15 at 10:10 pm

    These were absolutely delicious and so easy to make!! Great for meal prep or a date night in

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/19 at 4:14 pm

      Hi Abbey, so glad you enjoyed them!! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Lauren says

    Posted on 5/2 at 8:28 pm

    So easy to make and taste like an Italian restaurant! One of my favorite dinners yet.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 5/3 at 4:56 pm

      Hi Lauren, so glad you enjoyed them! 🙂

      Reply
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