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Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
55 min
SERVINGS
6 servings
Dinner
Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed
Instructions
1
Begin by preheating your oven to the optimal temperature of 425 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 degrees Celsius.
2
In a large, freezer-safe container, merge ground chicken, egg, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, chopped basil, diced red pepper, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly blend the ingredients together until they are well combined.
3
Allow the mixture to chill in the freezer for 15 minutes, which will enable it to firm up and become more manageable.
4
Using an ice cream scoop, shape the mixture into 14 identical meatballs. Ensure each meatball is of uniform size.
5
For each meatball, insert a slice of mozzarella cheese into the center, covering it completely with the surrounding meat.
6
Arrange the meatballs on a non-stick baking sheet, leaving enough space between each one to accommodate even cooking.
7
Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are no longer pink at their centers and the juices run clear.