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Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

These Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are tender, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Easy to make, only one pan needed, family-friendly, and perfect for weeknight dinners!
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Servings: 18 meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp parsley
  • Salt & pepper
  • 1/2 c. Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 c. Parmesan freshly grated
  • 18 small cubes of whole milk mozzarella cheese do not use fresh mozzarella
  • 1 24oz jar marinara sauce
  • 1 c. Shredded mozzarella

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, olive oil, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, salt, pepper, breadcrumbs, and fresh parmesan. Mix until just combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 350F and heat a large oven safe skillet on the stove on medium heat.
  • Add a little olive oil to the skillet.
  • Take about 2 tbsp of the ground chicken in your hands and add a small cube of the mozzarella cheese. Cover the cheese completely with the ground chicken and roll into a ball. Add to the warmed skillet, repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side of the meatball (should be golden brown).
  • Turn off heat, pour over marinara sauce and sprinkle more shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
  • Place in oven and cook for 25 minutes until marinara is bubbling and cheese is slightly browning.
  • Remove from oven and let cool about 5-10 minutes before serving.