Description
Deliciously moist and flavorful Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a perfect twist on classic chicken parm. Made with ground chicken, parmesan, and almond flour, then baked in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella and parmesan cheeses. Ideal for serving over spaghetti or as a tasty 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 Topping
- 2 cups marinara sauce (from a jar)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the meatballs.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, almond flour, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly by hand until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Roll the mixture into approximately 12 evenly sized meatballs.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Pour 1 cup of marinara sauce into the bottom of a baking dish or cast iron skillet, spreading it evenly.
- Arrange Meatballs: Place the meatballs on top of the marinara sauce in the baking dish, spacing them evenly.
- Add Sauce and Cheese: Pour the remaining 1 cup of marinara sauce over the meatballs, brushing it onto their surfaces. Then sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and 1/4 cup parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from oven and serve warm, perfect over spaghetti or as an appetizer.
Notes
- Enjoy a twist on classic chicken parm with this recipe that’s both hearty and flavorful.
- Perfect to serve over a bed of spaghetti or as appetizers during game day.
- You can substitute almond flour with breadcrumbs if desired, but almond flour keeps it lower in carbs.
- Using a cast iron skillet helps to distribute heat evenly, but a baking dish or sauté pan is also fine.
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
