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Parmesan Chicken Meatballs

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
40 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner
Parmesan Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 3/4 cups Italian-style panko bread crumbs, divided
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 1 (28 ounce) jar marinara sauce
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons snipped fresh parsley
Instructions
1
Combine egg, Parmesan cheese, panko crumbs, garlic powder, Italian herb blend, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix everything thoroughly until well combined
2
. Put on disposable gloves, add chicken to the bowl, and mix with your hands until all ingredients are well incorporated
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. Place a portion of panko crumbs on a plate, then use a 1-1/2-inch scoop to shape about 24 meatballs. Gently coat each meatball with crumbs, then set them aside on the plate
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large, oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add half the meatballs and cook until browned on both sides, turning frequently to achieve even browning. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a plate and wipe the skillet clean
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Repeat the process with the remaining oil, butter, and meatballs. Cook the second batch in the same way as the first
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Wipe out the skillet again and pour in marinara sauce. Place the browned meatballs in the sauce, making sure they're not fully submerged
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Bake the mixture in a preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, then return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Finally, sprinkle with fresh parsley