Chicken Parmesan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
343 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Parmesan Meatballs In Tomato Sauce
Description
This recipe uses ground chicken seasoned with Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, eggs, salt, and pepper, bound together with breadcrumbs. Formed meatballs are dredged in additional breadcrumbs to create a textured crust when pan-seared. After browning in oil, the meatballs are set aside while garlic is cooked briefly in the skillet.
Crushed tomatoes and Italian seasoning are added to form a savory sauce, seasoned to taste. The meatballs return to the skillet, nestling into the sauce to finish cooking for about ten minutes, allowing flavors to meld and chicken to cook through. Freshly chopped basil and pepper are added before serving to provide herbal notes and a touch of freshness.
The tomato sauce softens the crust slightly but retains enough texture to contrast the tender meatballs. This dish pairs naturally with pasta, polenta, or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ Cup breadcrumbs + 2 Tbsp more to coat
- ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 Medium egg
- ½ Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 Can crushed tomatoes 28 ounces
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- sea salt fresh ground, to taste
- black pepper fresh ground, to taste
- basil fresh
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, eggs, seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Scoop about 1 Tbsp of mixture and roll it between your palms to form a meatball. Repeat with the remaining mixture, then dredge each meatball into breadcrumbs. Set aside on a plate.
- Heat 2 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and sauté for 3-4 minutes, turning occasionally until browned but not cooked through. Set aside on a plate.
- In the same skillet add garlic and cook until fragrant, for 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to your taste.
- Simmer for about 5 minutes, then return the meatballs into the skillet nestling them into the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until meatballs are cooked through.
- Season with fresh basil and ground pepper and enjoy!
Notes
- You can substitute fresh tomatoes for canned crushed tomatoes if preferred.
- Ground turkey may be used instead of chicken for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for better taste and texture.
- The nutritional information is approximate, as it depends on specific ingredient brands and portions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 201mg | 67% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 969mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 9.9mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 239mg | 24% |
| Iron | 3.9mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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