Description
These One Pan Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and easy meal that the whole family will love. Juicy chicken meatballs cooked in a flavorful marinara sauce, perfect for serving over pasta or with a side of crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For Cooking:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper until just combined. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs for 2–3 minutes on each side until browned. Add marinara sauce and water to the pan, gently stir to coat meatballs. Cover and simmer on low for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve hot with your choice of pasta, rice, or salad.
Notes
- You can use ground turkey instead of chicken.
- For a dairy-free version, omit Parmesan or use a dairy-free alternative.
- Meatballs can be frozen after cooking for meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 120mg