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Chicken Parm Meatballs

5 from 3 votes
These chicken parm meatballs are perfect for game day. Look no further if you need a fun, simple and delicious dinner or appetizer.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Hand held, Sandwich
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

Chicken Parm Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken
  • 1/2 cup Ricotta
  • 2/3 cup Parmesan Cheese grated, divided 1/3 + 1/3
  • 1 Tbsp Onion grated
  • 1 Garlic Clove grated
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Bread Crumbs
  • 1 Tbsp Parsley chopped
  • 1 Large Egg lightly beaten
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese grated
Garlic Herb Butter Sweet Dinner Rolls
  • 1 pack Hawaiian Dinner Rolls or sweet dinner rolls
  • 1/2 stick Butter melted
  • 2 Garlic Cloved minced
  • 1 tbsp Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Oven safe pan

Method
 

Chicken Parm Meatballs
  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  2. Make the meatballs: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta, half of the Parmesan, grated onion, garlic, garlic powder, parsley, egg, and breadcrumbs. Gently mix until just combined.
  3. Form the meatballs: Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the mixture and gently roll into balls. You should get about 19 meatballs.
  4. Brown the meatballs: Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
  5. Add the sauce and bake: Pour the marinara sauce over and around the meatballs. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  6. Add the cheese: Sprinkle the mozzarella and remaining Parmesan over the meatballs. Return to the oven and bake for another 2–3 minutes, or just until the cheese is melted.
Garlic Herb Butter Sweet Dinner Rolls
  1. On the top of the buns, slice them down the center 2/3 of the way across. 
  2. Mix the melted butter, garlic and parsley together in a small bowl.  Using a pastry brush or a spoon, slather the buns with the garlicky butter. 
  3. Place in the oven at 425° (along with the meatballs) until slightly golden and toasted.
To Serve
  1. Spoon a meatball inside of a toasted garlic herb dinner roll and enjoy!
  2. Serve with pasta, spaghetti squash or a larger hoagie roll for more options!