Crispy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs – one of the most scrumptious Italian dishes, but in meatball form! These meatballs are not only flavorful, but super crispy! Very easy to make and perfect as an appetizer for parties or pairs well with spaghetti squash or spaghetti noodles.

Super Crispy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs

These chicken meatballs are truly the best meatballs I have had in a long time. Each crispy, savory bite made my taste buds dance. And when your taste buds dance – you are simply one happy camper!

These Crispy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs are baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella cheese. Serve this with thin spaghetti, traditional spaghetti, or with spaghetti squash for a light, lower calorie and lower carb option.

Low-Carb Option and Kid Friendly Dish

Two wonderful things about these Crispy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs:

1. They are perfect as an appetizer to be served with sliced bread or as a main course. As a main course, I recommend serving with spaghetti squash to not only keep it a lower-carb option, but also keep the calories down.
2. It’s kid friendly! If your child loves foods like chicken nuggets, chicken fingers, or a form of crispy chicken, then its a possibility that they will love this as well!
   If not, I recommend trying my Baked Crispy Spicy Chicken Nuggets! Simply omit the hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and chili powder to have plain, crispy chicken nuggets.

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• Spinach and Cream Cheese Stuffed Chicken Parmesan
• Cheese Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

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Crispy Parmesan Chicken Meatballs

4.79 from 33 votes

Crispy on the outside, flavorful throughout, and juicy on the inside. This recipe is perfect as an appetizer to any party or gathering, but also as a main dish served with spaghetti noodles or spaghetti squash. Easy to make and guaranteed to be a favorite in your home!

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Course: Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Appetizer, Chicken Meatballs, Main Dish, Parmesan Chicken

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 530kcal

Author: Samantha Buckner

Ingredients:

Meatballs:

• ▢ 1 lb ground chicken
• ▢ 1/4 cup white onion, (finely chopped)
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 tsp minced garlic, (2 cloves)
• ▢ 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper, (more or less to taste)
• ▢ 1/2 tsp salt, (more or less to taste)
• ▢ 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Other:

• ▢ 3 cups marinara sauce, (your favorite brand)
• ▢ 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• ▢ 1.5 cups plain panko breadcrumbs
• ▢ 2-3 tbsp olive oil

Garnishment:

• ▢ grated parmesan cheese
• ▢ freshly chopped basil

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Combine all ingredients for meatballs into a large mixing bowl and mix to combine. Form into 16 meatballs. To a shallow dish, add the panko breadcrumbs and roll each meatball to thoroughly coat. It helps to press gently, but keep rolled in the palm of your hand.** See Notes below.
• Place a nonstick skillet or oven-safe pan over medium heat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Once the pan is hot and the oil is heated, add the meatballs in two separate batches to ensure each side can be browned thoroughly. 3-4 minutes per side. You want the outsides to be just a light brown and crisp. The meatballs will continue cooking in the oven. Remove to plate and cover to keep warm.
• Using a paper towel, carefully wipe out the breadcrumbs that have fallen during cooking. Try to save the olive oil. Add 1 additional tablespoon of olive oil (if needed) and cook remaining meatballs. Once browned on both sides, remove skillet from heat and the meatballs to the plate.
• To the skillet, add the marinara sauce and then meatballs. To make the meatballs extra crisp - spritz lightly with nonstick cooking spray to each meatball (optional). Place into the oven to bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, cover with mozzarella cheese and place back into the oven to bake for an additional 5-6 minutes, or until the cheese has melted. Be sure the internal temperature of the meatballs has reached 165 degrees F.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese and basil. Serve with sliced bread (for dipping), your favorite pasta, or spaghetti squash.

Notes:

If you do not have an oven-safe skillet or pan, use a regular pan on the stove and transfer to a baking dish.

**Ground chicken consistency varies. If it feels too soft to form a ball, combine 1/2 cup of the panko breadcrumbs into the initial meatball mixture. The initial mixture will be softer than normal meatballs, but once in the pan, they will firm up. If you're having trouble keeping a consistent ball form - add the 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs.

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NUTRITION:

Serving:1serving - 4 meatballs with 3/4 cup sauce with cheese || Calories:530kcal || Carbohydrates:28g || Protein:38g || Fat:28g || Saturated Fat:10g || Cholesterol:177mg || Sodium:1193mg || Potassium:704mg || Fiber:4g || Sugar:9g || Vitamin A:1160IU || Vitamin C:13.9mg || Calcium:366mg || Iron:4.5mg

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