Cheesy Meatballs

Craving a new addition to your appetizer lineup? These chicken meatballs are a crowd-pleaser, combining tender chicken with zesty spices. Spice up your weeknight meals with this easy-to-make chicken meatballs recipe.

Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Resting time: N/A
Total time: 40 min
Serves: makes 20 balls

Ingredients:

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

Method:

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

Notes:
One tip for making these chicken meatballs is to use a cookie scoop or ice cream scoop to portion out the mixture. This will help ensure that your meatballs are uniform in size, which is important for even cooking.

Nutritional Info:
Calories: 237
Carbs: 5g
Protein 26g
Fat 12g

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