Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Chicken is always a favorite and healthy option for kid foods! I have often used chicken, or turkey, in place of ground beef. For some dishes, such as tacos, it's sometimes hard to tell the difference.
Rave Review: "My husband was surprised at how much he liked these, and my four-year-old gobbled them up and asked for more." — MMOH
Recipe Summary
- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 20 meatballs
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
Step 1
Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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; 12.2 g total fat; 139 mg cholesterol; 687 mg sodium. 5.2 g carbohydrates; 26.3 g protein