Parmesan chicken meatballs in a flavorful marinara sauce and topped with mozzarella are great for a healthy weeknight dinner. Coated in panko crumbs for that crispy exterior you love in traditional Chicken Parmesan.
Course: entree
Cuisine: American
Servings: 28
Prep Time: 30 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 10 minutesminutes
Ingredients
MEATBALLS
1 ½cupspanko breadcrumbs
2cupsparmesan cheese(grated)
1 ½lbsground chicken
1egg(lightly beaten)
2tablespoonsolive oil
1tablespoondried basil
2teaspoonsgarlic powder
2teaspoonsdried parsley
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonsalt
SAUCE
28ouncescanned whole tomatoes
1teaspoonsalt
2anchovies
8ouncesmozzarella cheese(shredded)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400º.
In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of panko with ¾ cup of parmesan.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, egg, 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1 cup of panko, 11/4 cup parmesan, and seasonings. Using your hands, gently combine until incorporated. Using an ice cream scoop, form into 28 golf size balls. Roll each into panko parmesan mixture.
In a large oven proof skillet, Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 5 minutes, working in batches if needed. Remove to a plate.
In the same pan, add some additional oil if needed and add the canned tomatoes and salt, crushing the tomatoes with your hands. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes until they are soft. Reduce heat and add anchovies and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add meatballs back to the sauce and sprinkle with cheese. Place in oven and bake for about 10 minutes until chicken has cooked through.
Barbara's Notes + Tips
When cooking chicken meatballs, place in the hot skillet and leave them alone for a couple of minutes. This will help them stay together.
Try using San Marzano tomatoes if you can find them.
Leftovers freeze great, just thaw and reheat in the oven.