Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    387 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe

This Spicy Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe is bursting with flavor, so easy, and made all in one pan! It makes for the perfect appetizer or main attraction for dinner.

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Ingredients

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For the Meatballs

  • 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 pound ground chicken

For the Sauce:

  • 2.5 cups marinara sauce (1.5 jars)
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into large slices
  • 2 cups kale about 1 bunch stems removed and roughly chopped
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Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the breadcrumbs and milk. Let sit for 2 minutes while you assemble the other ingredients.
  3. Combine the egg, basil, garlic powder, oregano, Dijon mustard, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes with the breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Add the chicken and gently use your fingers to mix together until just combined. Roll into 1 1/2 inch meatballs.
  5. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes, until the meatballs are just starting to brown, and are fully cooked through.
  6. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce. Heat a large skillet on medium heat and add marinara sauce, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt until simmering. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are done baking, about 10 minutes.
  7. Spoon the meatballs into the sauce, add the kale and cook, stirring gently, until the kale has wilted. Top with mozzarella cheese and cook, without stirring, until the cheese has melted.
  8. Serve meatballs over pasta of choice or with crunchy bread.

Notes

  • Storage: Store Italian chicken meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 20g (31%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 172mg (57%) Sodium 1809mg (75%) Potassium 1330mg (38%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 4505IU (90%) Vitamin C 50.9mg (57%) Calcium 321mg (32%) Iron 3.8mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 387 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 20g 31%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 172mg 57%
Sodium 1809mg 75%
Potassium 1330mg 28%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 4505IU 90%
Vitamin C 50.9mg 57%
Calcium 321mg 32%
Iron 3.8mg 21%

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

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