If you’re looking for a simple chicken meatball that’s quick to make and goes with a variety of dishes, look no further! We added one large egg and a touch of plain breadcrumbs for binding and structure, as well as ricotta cheese and whole milk for flavor and added moisture. Although you can use ground chicken breast (all white meat) for this recipe, we prefer regular ground chicken, as the extra bit of fattiness from dark meat prevents the meatballs from drying out in the oven. Serve them atop pasta tossed with tomato sauce, layered in a hoagie bun with melty provolone cheese, or on their own with lemony couscous and a simply dressed salad. The cooked meatballs freeze well, so you may want to make a double batch so you can enjoy them every which way.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 45 min |
| Active: | 20 min |
| Yield: | 4 servings; 16 meatballs |
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan (about 2 ounces)
- 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh parsley, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1/4 cup whole milk ricotta
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian seasoning
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Olive oil cooking spray
Instructions
- Position the rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
- Stir together the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, parsley, ricotta, Italian seasoning, 1 1/4 teaspoons of salt and several grinds of pepper in a large bowl until evenly combined.
- Roll the mixture into 16 meatballs (about 3 tablespoons each). Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and lightly spray with cooking spray. Bake until the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through (the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer), 22 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 4 servings |
| Calories | 346 |
| Total Fat | 18 g |
| Saturated Fat | 7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 31 g |
| Cholesterol | 163 mg |
| Sodium | 446 mg |
Reviews
Yum…super easy to make and very tasty. The meatballs are delicious plain, as well as mixed in with marinara sauce, BBQ or made into a meatball sub. Make these into mini meatballs and add to soups.
Wonderful and easy to do
These are so handy to have in the freezer!
Great for meal planning! Eat some. Freeze some.