Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
Description
Mozzarella Stuffed Chicken Meatballs use ground chicken enhanced with oregano, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and black pepper, binding the mixture with egg and almond flour. Each meatball is carefully stuffed with a cube of part-skim mozzarella cheese, ensuring a melty, creamy center. After rolling and browning in oil on all sides, the meatballs finish baking in a 350°F oven. They are then simmered gently in marinara sauce, combining the tender meat and melted cheese with the sauce's acidity. This method gives a balanced flavor and moist texture.
The meatballs are substantial in size, about two tablespoons each, and their rich texture from the cheese filling contrasts with the herbed chicken exterior. The use of almond flour keeps the mixture light. Serving the meatballs hot, with fresh Parmesan grated over pasta, complements the dish’s Italian-inspired profile and creates a satisfying, complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup almond flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 4 oz mozzarella cheese part skim
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 24 oz marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Add ground chicken, egg, almond flour, salt, pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper to a mixing bowl. Mix to combine thoroughly with a spoon or your hands.
- With wet hands, roll out 8 meatballs using about 2 tbsp of mixture for each meatball. Place meatballs on a tray. Cut part skim mozzarella into cubes. Stuff each meatball with a piece of mozzarella.
- Heat oil in a cast iron skillet. Place the meatballs in the skillet and cook for about 8 minutes until the meatballs are browned on all sides.
- Place cast iron skillet in the oven to bake at 350 for 13 minutes. Take the meatballs out of the oven and pour the sauce into the cast iron. Heat the sauce and meatballs over medium-low heat until the sauce is warmed through.
- Serve meatballs with fresh parmesan cheese on pasta.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4g | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1359mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1151mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 979IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 297mg | 30% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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