Baked Chicken Meatballs
These juicy baked chicken meatballs come together quickly with ground chicken, eggs, roasted garlic cream cheese, and Parmesan. The result is a tender, flavorful bite with gentle herbs and just enough heat. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or straight out of the pan.
4 Servings
Ingredients
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 eggs beaten
- 3 oz roasted garlic cream cheese softened; or use plain cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese finely grated
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free or regular
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or to taste
- 2 tsp Italian herb seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Equipment
- Rimmed Baking Sheet
- Mixing bowl
- Foil
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and lightly coat it with cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, beaten eggs, roasted garlic cream cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian herbs, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined; do not overmix.
- Scoop and roll the mixture into 20 meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each), placing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet. If the mixture is sticky, lightly oil or dampen your hands.
- Bake for 17-18 minutes, or until the meatballs are lightly golden and the centers register 165°F (74°C). Enjoy hot with pasta, rice, veggies, or as desired.
Notes
Make ahead: Meatballs can be shaped up to 1 day ahead and refrigerated before baking. Leftovers keep well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Serving ideas: Try them with spaghetti and tomato sauce, herbed rice, or tucked into a bun with extra cheese.
Serving ideas: Try them with spaghetti and tomato sauce, herbed rice, or tucked into a bun with extra cheese.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 265kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 584mg | Potassium: 359mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 318IU | Calcium: 143mg | Iron: 1.2mg