Chicken Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs ground chicken
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cups marinara sauce

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
2. 2Mix gently until just combined, then form the mixture into 16-18 meatballs.
3. 3Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total.
4. 4Pour the marinara sauce over the meatballs, cover, and simmer for 15-18 minutes until the meatballs reach 165°F internally.
5. 5Serve over pasta or with crusty bread, spooning extra sauce on top.

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