Ingredients and Weight:
- Ground chicken: 2 pounds
- Breadcrumbs: 1 cup
- Parmesan cheese, grated: 1/2 cup
- Egg: 1 large
- Garlic, minced: 2 cloves
- Italian seasoning: 1 tablespoon
- Salt and black pepper: to taste
- Mozzarella cheese, sliced: 1 cup
- Marinara sauce: 1 jar (28 ounces)
- Spaghetti: 1 pound
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Simple)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
- Form mixture into 1-inch meatballs. Place meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Remove meatballs from oven and spoon marinara sauce over each meatball.
- Top with mozzarella cheese slices.
- Return to oven and bake for another 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve meatballs over cooked spaghetti.
Nutritional Information:
Serving size: 1 meatball with 1/4 cup spaghetti
Calories: 350
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 600mg
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 5g
Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Tender and juicy meatballs with a crispy exterior
- Flavorful marinara sauce with herbs and spices
- Melted and gooey mozzarella cheese
- Served over spaghetti for a complete meal
User Comments:
- "These meatballs were absolutely delicious! The chicken was so tender and the Parmesan cheese added a great flavor."
- "I loved the combination of the marinara sauce and the mozzarella cheese. It was the perfect comfort food."
- "The meatballs were really easy to make and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making them again."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure the meatballs are cooked through before serving.
- If you don't have spaghetti, you can serve the meatballs with other pasta dishes, such as penne or rigatoni.
- To save time, you can use pre-made marinara sauce.
- You can also add other toppings to the meatballs, such as grated Parmesan cheese or fresh basil.
