Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Name: Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 0.25 cup roasted garlic light cream cheese; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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I have abandoned fatty ground beef in favor of healthier options such as ground chicken and turkey. I can ensure with the perfect additions, these will not be bland nor dry - you will not be missing the beef here.

Recipe by Raquel Teixeira

Updated on December 11, 2022

close up view of Cheesy Chicken Meatballs garnished with fresh herbs over pasta on a plate

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

5

Yield:

20 meatballs

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Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
2 eggs, lightly beaten
¼ cup roasted garlic light cream cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well. Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.
Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

237	Calories
12g	Fat
5g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 237
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 687mg	30%
Total Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 26g
Vitamin C 1mg	7%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 253mg	5%

* 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.