Description
These Cheesy Baked Chicken Meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and bursting with melted cheese. Baked until golden and tender, they’re perfect as a main dish, party appetizer, or protein-packed snack.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely grated or chopped
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Mozzarella cheese, cubed (for stuffing)
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
- Salt and black pepper
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking dish with parchment or lightly grease.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, onion, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form and stuff meatballs: Scoop a portion of the mixture, insert a cube of mozzarella in the center, and roll into a ball. Repeat with all meat.
- Bake: Place meatballs in the prepared dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil. Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden and fully cooked.
- Optional finish: Broil for 1–2 minutes for a crispier top. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use ground turkey or beef if preferred.
- Stuff with cheddar or gouda for a twist.
- Make spicy with jalapeños or chili flakes.
- Add chopped spinach or zucchini for extra veggies.
- Serve over zoodles or quinoa for a low-carb meal.
- Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a microwave or in the oven at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Freeze: Freeze cooked or raw meatballs on a tray, then transfer to bags. Use within 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg