Home » Course » Main DishChicken Parmesan Meatballs Pin RecipeRate RecipeOctober 24, 2022 This post may contain affiliate links. Please see our full Disclosure Policy for details. These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. Use the yummy chicken parmesan meatballs with spaghetti and marinara or in any recipe that requires meatballs. Jump to Recipe This chicken parmesan meatballs recipe is great when you are looking for an easy dinner recipe, especially if you are short on time, because they are ready from start to finish in just 35 minutes. Use these tasty chicken parm meatballs in meatball sub sandwiches, casseroles, meatball pizza, spaghetti and more. Oven-baked meatballs also make a fantastic appetizer or game day snack. You are going to love these healthy meatballs and all of the ways to serve them. Plus they go great with just about any side dish and make meal prepping really easy. One of our favorite variations is turning them into buffalo chicken meatballs. Notable: juicy meatballs with a ton of flavor, perfect for any meatball recipeMain Ingredients: ground chicken, egg, bread crumbs, grated parmesan, oil, fresh garlic and spicesCooking Method: oven bakedNutrients: low calorie food, higher protein content with less fat compared to beef meatballsCooking Time: 20 minutes prep time, 15 minutes cooking timePairs Well With: homemade marinara, pasta, rice, Italian salad, garlic breadSpecial Equipment Needed: large mixing bowl, sheet pan Table of Contents Ingredients Recommended ToolsInstructions Recipe Tips What To Serve With Chicken Parmesan MeatballsHow To Use MeatballsHow To StoreHow To ReheatCommon QuestionsMore Meatball RecipesChicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe Ingredients You may have all of these ingredients for these cheesy chicken meatballs in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! In case this is your first time making this baked chicken meatball recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients. Meatball Ingredients 1 pound ground chicken1 large egg½ cup bread crumbs½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese2 tbsp olive oil5 cloves garlic, minced½ tsp onion powder½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper Variations and Substitutions Italian Meatballs: These Italian meatballs are another good appetizer recipe and go great with spaghetti. Air Fryer Meatballs: When you don’t feel like messing with the oven, make meatballs in the air fryer instead! Turkey Meatballs: Swap the chicken out for ground turkey or make these delicious ground turkey and spinach meatballs. Cheese Stuffed Meatballs: If you want something different or are a cheese lover go for these mozzarella stuffed meatballs. WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you loved this baked chicken meatball recipe, try our amazing Meatball Calzones. You’ll love these because they are so easy to make, you can fill them with these chicken parmesan meatballs and they taste even better than take-out. Recommended Tools Baking Sheet — We recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper, that way the meatballs do not stick to the pan and clean up is quick and easy. Instructions This section shows how to cook chicken parmesan meatballs in the oven, with step-by-step photos and details about the technique. For full step-by-step instructions, photos and nutritional information see the recipe in the recipe card below. PREHEAT OVEN AND PREP BAKING SHEET: Firstly, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. COMBINE INGREDIENTS: Then add all of the chicken meatballs ingredients to a large bowl and mix together by hand. The ground chicken mixture will be sticky. Wear gloves or slightly oil your hands to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to your hands while you roll your meatballs. ROLL OUT MEATBALLS: Make 24 meatballs by rolling them between your hands so they are about the same size, and place them on the lined baking sheet in a single layer. Tip: Use a cookie scoop to help form the meatballs so they are the same size. COOKING TIME: Cook for 15 minutes, then turn the oven to broil until the meatballs are golden brown. If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time. SERVE: Once the meatballs have an internal temperature of 165 degrees they are safe to serve with your favorite side dishes! WHAT TO MAKE NEXT: If you love easy comfort food for the whole family then you’ll love our Easy Dump and Bake Meatball Pasta Casserole. It is an easy to make one dish dinner that combines noodles, marinara, meatballs and mozzarella cheese. Recipe Tips Follow these tips to make the best chicken parmesan meatballs. Tip: Make sure your ground chicken is fully defrosted before mixing with the other ingredients. Do not overmix!Tip: The ground chicken mixture will be sticky. Wear gloves or slightly oil your hands to prevent the meat mixture from sticking to your hands while you roll your meatballs.Tip: Use freshly grated parmesan cheese, not pre-grated. Tip: Make sure your meatballs are all approximately the same size. This ensures even cooking. What To Serve With Chicken Parmesan Meatballs We love to eat chicken parm meatballs all by themselves. But sometimes you need to serve it as a meal. Try one of these delicious recipes: Bread: Serve this delicious dinner with crusty bread or soft dinner rolls. Garlic French Bread is made with fresh parmesan cheese and store-bought french bread. If you have extra time make Pizza Dough Garlic Knots. Salad: Pair these classic chicken parm meatballs with a fresh salad. A green salad like our amazing Italian Salad or Strawberry Avocado Salad. Or even a Caprese Salad with tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. Sides: Traditionally, chicken meatballs are served on a bed of pasta (or zucchini noodles) with pasta sauce. It would taste great with homemade marinara. Easy Italian Salad Recipe With Homemade Salad Dressing The Best Marinara Sauce with Red Wine Recipe Garlic French Bread Caprese Salad How To Use Meatballs Add some meatballs to our Easy Lasagna recipe, Dump and Bake Meatball Pasta Casserole, or this Creamy Meatball Fettuccine. Use these delicious meatballs in one of these yummy recipes. Easy Dump And Bake Meatball Pasta Casserole Hawaiian Roll Meatball Sliders Easy Baked Cheesy Meatball Sub Sandwich Meatball Calzones How To Store Refrigerate: You can keep leftover meatballs in an airtight container or plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Freeze: These easy meatballs can be frozen before or after they are cooked. Transfer to a freezer-safe container or freezer bags and freeze for up to 2 months. Defrosting: Allow the meatballs to thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking or reheating. How To Reheat Reheat chicken parmesan meatball leftovers in the microwave, air fryer, oven or on the stovetop with sauce. Common Questions Why are my chicken meatballs tough? Meatballs can be tough if the ingredients aren’t measured correctly, if they are overmixed before baking, or if they are not the same size. The smaller ones will be overcooked while the larger ones will need more time. Are chicken meatballs healthy? By using lean ground chicken, chicken meatballs have a higher protein content with less fat and calories when compared to beef meatballs. Can you make chicken meatballs gluten free? This meatball recipe is automatically gluten-free as long as you use gluten-free breadcrumbs. How to freeze chicken parmesan meatballs? To freeze raw chicken meatballs, after they have been rolled out place them on a baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes. Then transfer to a freezer bag and store for up to 2 months. To freeze cooked chicken meatballs, allow them to cool completely, then place them in a freezer bag. Freeze for up to 2 months and thaw overnight before serving. Is it possible to cook these Italian classics on the stovetop? Yes! You can heat a large skillet or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Then, add 1 tablespoon of oil before adding the meatballs. Afterwards reduce to medium heat and keep turning the meatballs until they are browned on all sides and cooked trough. Finally, using a meat thermometer, make sure the internal temperature has reached 165ºF. More Meatball Recipes Try one of our other meatball recipes! Air Fryer MeatballsOven Baked Italian MeatballsMozzarella Stuffed MeatballsSpinach and Turkey Meatballs 5 from 4 votes Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipe Course Appetizer, Main Dish Cuisine American Prep Time 20 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Print Pin Rate 24 These easy, healthy chicken meatballs make for a quick dinner idea or party appetizer. Use the yummy chicken parmesan meatballs with spaghetti and marinara or in any recipe that requires meatballs. Cook ModePrevent your screen from going dark Ingredients 1x2x3x▢ 1 pound ground chicken▢ 1 egg▢ ½ cup bread crumbs▢ ½ cup grated parmesan▢ 2 tablespoons oil▢ 5 garlic cloves minced▢ ½ teaspoon onion powder▢ ½ teaspoon salt▢ ¼ teaspoon black pepper InstructionsPreheat the oven to 400°F. Place parchment paper on your baking sheet.Add all the ingredients to a medium sized bowl. Mix ingredients together with your hands. Grease your hands. Form 24 equal size meatballs, rolling them so they are round. Place on your baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes. Turn oven to broil and cook on the top rack until meatballs are golden brown. Check to make sure they have an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the oven and enjoy. Notes The chicken mixture will be sticky. Wear gloves or slightly oil your hands to prevent the meat from sticking to your hands while you roll your meatballs. You can refrigerate meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If you make larger meatballs you will need to extend the cooking time. NutritionCalories: 59kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg Did you create this? Share it on Instagram and follow us on Pinterest for more cleverly simply recipes. Email Recipe Pin Recipe Share Recipe PinShareTweet