Description
Tender and juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich marinara sauce, offering a lighter yet comforting twist on a classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups tomato sauce
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Lightly oil the skillet to prevent sticking.
- Shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs in the skillet and cook until lightly browned.
- Pour in tomato sauce and let simmer for 20 minutes.
- Spoon sauce over the meatballs, adjust seasoning if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
- Do not overmix the meat to keep the texture tender.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- Simmer gently to allow flavors to develop.
- Wet your hands slightly when shaping meatballs to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: healthy chicken meatballs, marinara meatballs, light dinner recipe, easy meatballs, chicken recipes