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Chicken Meatballs
4.6 from 15 votes

Chicken Meatballs

You only need one bowl to make these moist, flavorful, and delicious chicken meatballs. They reheat and freeze well and can be used to make several different meals. They are the perfect meal prep recipe!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 20 meatballs
Calories: 54 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken (can use ground turkey)
  • 2/3 cup panko
  • 1/2 cup zucchini shredded
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1 egg lightly beaten, large
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, panko, zucchini, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
  3. Using a medium cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop and roll the mixture into 2-tablespoon balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. You can wear gloves or lightly spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes or until cooked through. Serve warm with marinara sauce, over pasta, zucchini noodles, or spaghetti squash. You can also serve on a bun to make a sandwich, over a salad, in a pita, or plain!

Notes

  • Store leftover meatballs in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the meatballs for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 54kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 29mg (10%) Sodium 188mg (8%) Potassium 139mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 62IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 20 meatballs

Amount Per Serving

Calories 54

% Daily Value*

Calories 54kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 29mg 10%
Sodium 188mg 8%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 62IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 37mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.