Marry Me Chicken Meatballs: Easy and Indulgent Family Favorite
A delicious recipe for chicken meatballs that will make you fall in love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a large skillet, heat marinara sauce over medium heat.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
- These meatballs pair well with spaghetti or as a sub sandwich filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, Chicken Meatballs, Family Recipe