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These chicken meatballs are stuffed with mozzarella cheese. They’re absolutely delicious with pasta, marinara sauce, and homemade garlic bread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg, beaten
- ¼ cup low-fat cream cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, grated
- 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
Step 2
Combine ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano in a freezer-safe bowl and mix well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make the mixture firmer and easier to handle.
Step 3
Form into 14 equally-sized meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese to the center of each meatball, making sure cheese is covered by meat. Place meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.
Tips
You may put the meatballs in tomato sauce and cook for additional 10 minutes if you want to add that extra flavor. Serve with pasta or as subs.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 175 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat3g | 14% |
| Cholesterol84mg | 28% |
| Sodium299mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate3g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber0g | 1% |
| Total Sugars0g | |
| Protein21g | |
| Vitamin C2mg | 11% |
| Calcium72mg | 6% |
| Iron3mg | 17% |
| Potassium259mg | 6% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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