Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs



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Prep Time:
20 mins

Cook Time:
20 mins

Additional Time:
15 mins

Total Time:
55 mins

Servings:
6

Yield:
14 meatballs


Ingredients

  • 1poundground chicken
  • 1egg, beaten
  • ¼cuplow-fat cream cheese
  • ¼cupgrated Parmesan cheese
  • 4clovesgarlic, grated
  • 1 ½tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1tablespoondry bread crumbs
  • 2teaspoonschopped fresh basil
  • 1teaspooncrushed red pepper
  • 1teaspoongarlic powder
  • ½teaspoonsea salt
  • ½teaspoonblack pepper
  • ½teaspoondried parsley
  • ½teaspoondried oregano
  • 1cupchopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed

  • Directions

    Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

    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.

    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.

    Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.



    Cook’s Note

    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)

    175 Calories
    8g Fat
    3g Carbs
    21g Protein

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