One Pan Chicken Parm Meatballs
One Pan Chicken Parm Meatballs
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed fresh basil, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 2
In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Roll the chicken mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
In an oven-safe pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Pour in the 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir the sauce ingredients together to combine.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Carefully place the raw, formed meatballs directly into the sauce in the pan, arranging them in an even layer.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400
- 8
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the meatballs and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400
- 10
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
One Pan Chicken Parm Meatballs
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 can crushed tomatoes, 28 ounce
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
For the Topping
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- as needed fresh basil, for garnish, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 2
In a large bowl, combine the 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Roll the chicken mixture into small, bite-sized meatballs, approximately 1-inch in diameter.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
In an oven-safe pan, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Pour in the 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, and 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes. Stir the sauce ingredients together to combine.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Carefully place the raw, formed meatballs directly into the sauce in the pan, arranging them in an even layer.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 20 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 400 - 8
After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the oven. Sprinkle 1 cup mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and 1/4 cup breadcrumbs evenly over the meatballs and sauce.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 400 - 10
Carefully remove the hot pan from the oven. Garnish with fresh basil, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 2 min