Name: Chicken & Basil Meatballs Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; 1/4 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp dried oregano; 1/4 tsp dried thyme; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup marinara sauce

Chicken & Basil Meatballs Recipe

Doralynne Hutchens Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken & Basil Meatballs

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried oregano
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1/4 cup milk
1 tbsp olive oil
1 cup marinara sauce

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme, and milk. Mix until well combined.
Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Transfer the meatballs to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until cooked through.
In a separate saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until hot.
Serve the meatballs with the marinara sauce.

Nutrition

Calories : 240kcal
Total Fat : 11g
Saturated Fat : 3g
Cholesterol : 88mg
Sodium : 633mg
Total Carbohydrates : 11g
Dietary Fiber : 1g
Sugar : 2g
Protein : 24g

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