Baked Spicy Chicken Parm Meatballs (Printable)

Juicy spicy chicken meatballs baked in zesty marinara with melted mozzarella—a fiery Italian-American twist ready in under an hour.

# What You'll Need:

→ For the Meatballs

01 - 1 lb ground chicken
02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 1 large egg
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tbsp hot sauce
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
10 - 1 tsp kosher salt
11 - 1/2 tsp black pepper

→ For Baking

12 - 2 cups marinara sauce
13 - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 2 tbsp olive oil

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
02 - In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, hot sauce, paprika, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
03 - Shape mixture into 16 meatballs approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter and arrange evenly in the greased baking dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
06 - Remove from oven, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the meatballs, and return to oven. Bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
07 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with additional fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • A spicy, modern spin on traditional Chicken Parmesan flavors.
  • High in protein and ready in just 50 minutes.
  • Versatile enough for spaghetti nights, meatball subs, or light salad pairings.
02 -
  • To dial up the heat, add extra hot sauce or crushed red pepper flakes to the meatball mixture.
  • Let the meatballs rest for 5 minutes after removing them from the oven to let the sauce and cheese set.
  • If using fresh parsley, reserve a little extra for a bright green garnish before serving.
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