Description
Chicken Parm Meatballs are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender ground chicken with the rich flavors of marinara sauce and melted mozzarella. Perfect for cozy family dinners or game day gatherings, these slow-cooked meatballs are easy to prepare and sure to impress. With a delightful aroma that fills your kitchen, they create not just a meal but unforgettable memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Roll the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- (Optional) Sear meatballs in a hot skillet with olive oil until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer meatballs to a slow cooker and cover with marinara sauce. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until meatballs are cooked through.
- Serve over spaghetti or in sub rolls, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg