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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

This easy one-pan skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is a delicious twist on the classic dish, simmered and baked in marinara and topped with melted mozzarella. Fantastic weeknight dinner!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken parmesan meatball skillet, chiken parmesan meatballs, one pan dinners
Servings: 5 (20 meatballs)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 & 1/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs , divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 26 ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper, and red pepper. Form into 1 & 1/2 inch size balls. Roll in the remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Place meatballs in the hot pan (cooking in batches, if necessary, so you don’t overcrowd the pan, adding more of the oil if needed as you go) and brown them on all sides, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Wipe out the skillet, then pour in the marinara sauce. Place the meatballs on top of the sauce. 
  • Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, sprinkling the mozzarella on top during the last 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with the parsley and serve with pasta, garlic bread, or a salad, if desired. 

Notes

Change the protein. While it wouldn't be chicken parmesan anymore, you can certainly swap out the ground chicken with ground turkey or beef, if preferred.
Make it spicy. The marinara sauce can be replaced with Arrabbiata sauce if you’re looking to add a hot kick to the dish.
Make ahead and storage. Information to make in advance and storing leftovers is included in the article.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 17g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1663mg | Potassium: 1018mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1132IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 272mg | Iron: 4mg