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Skillet of chicken parmesan meatballs with fresh parmesan on top and chopped basil.
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Skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Skillet Chicken Parmesan Meatballs have a crispy coating on the outside, but are tender and juicy on the inside. Smothered in marinara and gooey cheese, these meatballs are sure to become a new family favorite dinner staple! This easy dinner comes together in under 40 minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 6
Author: Amy Rains

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground chicken (or use lean ground turkey)
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 3/4 cup Fresh parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups Panko breadcrumbs (divided)
  • 1/4 cup Milk
  • 3 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Onion powder
  • 1 tsp Crushed red pepper (optional)
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • 28 oz Marinara sauce*
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soak 1 cup of the panko breadcrumbs in  milk. Set aside another 1 cup of panko breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Make the meatballs. Mix together chicken, parmesan cheese, Italian  seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and crushed red pepper. Whisk  together the eggs with the soaked panko breadcrumbs, and mix into the  meatballs. 
  • Heat a cast iron skillet to medium high heat. While skillet is heating up,  make the meatballs. Form into 2 inch balls. Gently coat each meatball in  the dry panko. Once the skillet is hot, add half the oil. Brown the meatballs  on each side, about 6 - 8 minutes total (they may not be cooked all the  way). You may need to do this in 2 batches. 
  • Once the final batch is complete, wipe the pan skillet clean and pour in the  marinara sauce. Pile in the meatballs.
  • Place the skillet in the preheated  oven and cook for about 12 minutes, then add mozzarella cheese. Bake  for another 5- 7 minutes, or until cheese is bubbly, golden, and melted.  Serve with pasta or crusty bread. Top with fresh basil.

Notes

*I use a store bought marinara to make this recipe easier. My favorite brand is Rao's. 

Nutrition

Calories: 510kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 216mg | Sodium: 1215mg | Potassium: 1314mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1019IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 347mg | Iron: 4mg