Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Penne Pasta (One Pan Meal!)

Name: Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Penne Pasta (One Pan Meal!)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1½ lb ground chicken; 3-4 garlic cloves; ¼ cup fresh parsley; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs; 1 large egg; 1 tsp onion powder; salt and pepper; 12 oz penne pasta; 2½ cups marinara sauce; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese; Extra parmesan cheese; fresh basil

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings
4
Calories
767 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Italian, American, International

Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Penne Pasta (One Pan Meal!)

Iris Warren

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Italian baked chicken parmesan meatballs pasta is the ultimate comfort meal made easily in one pan. This recipe is perfect for busy families–it’s a no fuss meal that everyone will love!

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Ingredients

Servings

for the chicken parmesan meatballs

1½ lb ground chicken
3-4 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
1 tsp onion powder
salt and pepper to taste

for the penne pasta

12 oz penne pasta
2½ cups marinara sauce
2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
Extra parmesan cheese for topping (optional)
fresh basil for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 420 degrees F.
Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, salt and pepper. Form into 1(1/2)-inch meatballs.
Assemble the Dish: In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, spread the uncooked penne pasta. Pour marinara sauce and chicken broth over the pasta, stirring to combine. Nestle the meatballs into the pasta mixture.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until the pasta is al dente and meatballs are cooked through.
Add Cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Serve: Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh basil, if desired and enjoy!

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2 cups (approx) Calories 767kcal (38%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 1629mg (68%) Potassium 1653mg (47%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 1292IU (26%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 283mg (28%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 767 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	2 cups (approx)
Calories	767kcal	38%
Carbohydrates	80g	27%
Protein	54g	108%
Fat	25g	38%
Saturated Fat	9g	45%
Polyunsaturated Fat	4g	24%
Monounsaturated Fat	9g	45%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	223mg	74%
Sodium	1629mg	68%
Potassium	1653mg	35%
Fiber	6g	24%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	1292IU	26%
Vitamin C	17mg	19%
Calcium	283mg	28%
Iron	5mg	28%