Description
These Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs offer a delicious and healthier twist on the classic chicken parm. Made with ground chicken, almond flour, and plenty of parmesan and mozzarella cheese, they are baked to perfection in marinara sauce for a flavorful, juicy result. Perfect served over spaghetti or enjoyed as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 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
Sauce and Toppings
- 2 cups marinara sauce (from a jar)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix Meatball Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, almond flour, grated parmesan, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into evenly sized meatballs, aiming for about 12 total.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a cast iron skillet, baking dish, or sauté pan.
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the meatballs atop the marinara sauce in the baking dish.
- Add More Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce over the meatballs, brushing it to coat evenly. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and remaining parmesan cheese all over the top.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve immediately. These meatballs are great over spaghetti or as a standalone appetizer.
Notes
- Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic chicken parmesan with these easy baked meatballs.
- Perfect for serving over pasta or as a delicious game day appetizer.
- You can use a cast iron skillet, baking dish, or sauté pan for baking.
- Check meatballs with a meat thermometer to ensure they reach 165°F for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 2.5 g
- Sodium: 472.6 mg
- Fat: 6.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5.1 g
- Fiber: 1.2 g
- Protein: 13.3 g
- Cholesterol: 53.8 mg
