Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Sheet Pan Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy ground chicken, savory spices, and gooey melted cheese, making them perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. This quick and easy recipe allows you to whip up a delicious meal that will have everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven, top with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese, then broil for an additional 3-5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm with extra marinara sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Feel free to customize by adding your favorite herbs or spices to the meat mixture. You can also include veggies like zucchini or bell peppers on the sheet pan for added nutrition.