Simple Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - Budget Bytes

19/07/2021 Simple Chicken Parmesan Meatballs - Budget Bytes
CHICK EN PARMESAN
MEATBALLS
$7.57 RECIPE / $1.89 SERVING
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Y’all know I’m obsessed with meatballs, right? They’re just so easy, delicious, and something
that I’m always in the mood for. So, when I got an unexpected pound of ground chicken in
my Instacart order a couple of weeks ago, I knew exactly what to do with it—Chicken
Parmesan Meatballs! While ground chicken isn’t my favorite, you can never go wrong with a
meatball. Plenty of Parmesan and a few simple herbs and spices turned that lack luster
ground chicken into something totally crave-worthy. Meatballs for the win!
And don’t worry, even though I did not actually order the ground chicken, I still paid for it. ;)
https://www.budgetbytes.com/chicken-parmesan-meatballs/ 1/23
The recipe for these Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is one that you’ll want to memorize. It’s
just a really good, simple, basic meatball that you can use with any ground meat that you
have on hand.
CAN I BAKE THE M EATBALLS? 

Yes, if you prefer to make the meatballs in the oven instead of a skillet, simply line a baking
sheet with parchment paper and bake in a preheated 400ºF oven for about 20 minutes or
until the internal temperature of the meatballs reaches 165ºF. Do keep in mind that baked
meatballs will not achieve the nice browning on the outside that you get with cooking in a
skillet. The browned surface does provide additional flavor.
CAN I F REEZE THE C HI C K EN M EATBALLS?
Yes, you can freeze the meatballs either cooked or uncooked. Either way, freeze the
meatballs on a lined baking sheet first to prevent them from sticking together. Then, once
frozen solid, transfer to a zip top freezer bag for long term storage (about 3 months).
To cook meatballs that were frozen raw, let the meatballs thaw at room temperature for
about 30 minutes, then cook in a skillet just as directed below.
To cook meatballs that are frozen after cooking, simply drop them into a pot of hot pasta
sauce directly from the freezer, and allow them to heat through in the sauce.
CAN I USE A DIFFER ENT K I ND O F G RO U ND

MEAT ?
Yes. This mixture of Parmesan and herbs is so versatile that it goes great with just about any
type of ground meat. Try it with pork, turkey, or even beef.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
MEATBALLS
This simple recipe for Chicken Parmesan Meatballs is an
easy weeknight dinner win! Swap out any ground meat
you have for a quick and delicious dinner.
TOTAL COST: $7.57 recipe / $1.89 serving
AUTHOR: Beth - Budget Bytes
PREP TIME: 15 mins
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COOK TIME: 20 mins
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TOTAL TIME: 35 mins
SERVINGS: 4 5 meatballs each FAVORITES
INGREDIENTS 4.67 from 15 votes

CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS
½ cup breadcrumbs ($0.13)

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⅓ cup grated Parmesan ($0.59)
¼ tsp garlic powder ($0.02)
½ tsp dried basil ($0.05)
½ tsp dried oregano ($0.05)
¼ tsp salt ($0.02)
¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)
1 lb. ground chicken ($3.29)
1 large egg ($0.23)
2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08)
FOR SERVING
12 oz. pasta ($1.00)

1 24oz. jar pasta sauce ($2.09)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine the breadcrumbs and seasoning first. In a small bowl, stir together the
breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
2. Add the ground chicken to a large bowl, then add the seasoned breadcrumb
mixture and the egg. Use your hands to combine the ingredients until evenly
mixed.
3. Shape the meat mixture into meatballs, about 1-1.5 Tbsp each. You should get
around 20 meatballs.
4. Heat 1 Tbsp cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot
and the oil is shimmering, add half of the meatballs. Cook the meatballs about one
minute on each side, until all six sides are browned and the meatballs are cooked
through. Transfer the cooked meatballs to a clean plate. Add the second
tablespoon of cooking oil to the skillet and cook the second batch of meatballs in
the same manner.
5. While the meatballs are cooking, begin the pasta and sauce. Bring a large pot of
water to boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and cook until tender (7-10
minutes). Drain the pasta in a colander. Add the sauce to a medium sauce pot and
heat over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
6. Once all the meatballs are finished cooking, add them to the pot of heated pasta
sauce and stir to coat. If needed, allow them to heat for a few minutes in the sauce.
7. Serve the cooked and drained pasta topped with sauce and meatballs.
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NOTES
If you prefer to make your own pasta sauce, try my 5-Ingredient Butter Tomato Sauce.
See how we calculate recipe costs here.
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NUTRITION
Serving: 1 serving・ Calories: 728.83 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 88.25 g ・ Protein: 38.75 g

・ Fat: 23.63 g ・ Sodium: 1259.88 mg ・ Fiber: 6.48 g
Nutritional values are estimates only. See our full nutrition disclaimer here.
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HOW TO MAKE CHI C K EN PAR M ES AN

MEATBALLS – STEP BY STEP PHOTOS
First mix the dry ingredients for the meatballs. In a bowl, stir together ½ cup breadcrumbs,
1/3 cup grated Parmesan, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ½ tsp dried basil, ½ tsp dried oregano, ¼ tsp
salt, and ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper.
Next, add 1 lb. ground chicken, 1 large egg, and the seasoned breadcrumb mixture to a
bowl.
Use your hands to combine the ingredients until they are evenly mixed.
Shape the chicken mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 Tbsp each, or about 20 meatballs.
Add 1 Tbsp cooking oil to a large skillet and heat over medium. Once the skillet is hot and
the oil is shimmering, add half of the meatballs. Cook the meatballs for about one minute on
each side, until all six sides are well browned and the meatballs are cooked through.
Transfer the cooked meatballs to a clean plate, add another tablespoon of oil, and cook the
second batch of meatballs in the same manner.
While the meatballs are cooking, begin the pasta and sauce. Bring a large pot of water to a
boil for the pasta. Once boiling, add the pasta and continue to boil until tender. Drain the
pasta in a colander. Add the sauce to a medium sauce pot and heat over medium-low,
stirring occasionally, until heated through.
Add the cooked meatballs to the heated sauce and stir to combine. If needed, let the
meatballs heat for a few minutes in the sauce.
Serve the cooked and drained pasta with sauce and meatballs. Enjoy!
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34 COMMENTS ON “CHICKEN PARMESAN MEAT B A LLS”
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LOGAN —
05.19.21 @ 10:33 AM REPLY
Does the nutrition for one serving include the pasta or is it just the nutrition for 5
meatballs?
BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

05.20.21 @ 8:27 AM REPLY
It’s everything that is on the ingredient list, so yes, that does include the pasta
and sauce. :)
DONNA —
04.23.21 @ 1:07 PM REPLY
Hi Beth,
Can you use Panko ? or what brand of breadcrumbs do you use?
Thanks!

04.24.21 @ 9:35 AM REPLY
I just used plain breadcrumbs. :) You may be able to use panko but you might
need to adjust the amount up, since they are less dense and might absorb less
liquid.
JEANETTE —
03.16.21 @ 9:58 PM REPLY
This recipe is in a regular rotation for us! I have made it in the skillet many times, but
decided to try the air fryer tonight. They came out so delicious! I cooked them in a
preheated air fryer at 350 for about 12 minutes after brushing with oil. I also used
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Italian breadcrumbs because that is what I had in hand. Thank you for so many of
your delicious recipes. They make me feel like a good cook!
MARISSA —
01.17.21 @ 7:30 PM REPLY
My meatballs fell apart in the pan. Any suggestions?

01.18.21 @ 9:00 AM REPLY
What kind of pan are you using?
AFSHAWN —
01.02.21 @ 7:35 PM REPLY
I’ve made a ton of recipes from this website but this might be one of my favorites! I
made a few modifications: used shredded parmesan instead of grated (as I bought it
by accident), omitted the garlic powder (as boyfriend eats low FODMAP), and decided
to bake then brown the meatballs (baked for 20 min at 400 then browned all sides
for 5 min in butter). This was an absolutely delicious and easy dinner and was perfect
for Christmas Eve and New Years Eve!
DIDINA GNAGNIDE ANGORINIE —

06.26.21 @ 5:16 PM REPLY
Thanks for saying that it works without garlic powder…I have to eat without
onion or garlic now (not because of FODMAP issues though) and it’s a bit of a
challenge. I would probably make the sauce with anchoives in the soffritto
together with a pinch of asafoetida, a bay leaf and then black pepper.
KATE —
12.10.20 @ 10:05 AM REPLY
My sons & husband loved these! I took a small handful of grated mozzarella and
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wrapped the meatball around it before I cooked them. It was tedious but delicious.
Next time I’ll try a small cube of mozzarella to make it easier. So fun to have that
cheese ooze out of the meatballs. And it made them feel more like chicken parm.
JENNY —
11.09.20 @ 4:32 PM REPLY
This was such a hit with my family of young, picky eaters! Everyone was thoroughly
impressed and enjoyed the meatballs, especially me! Only recipe adjustment was to
1/2 the listed Oregano, but we didn’t miss it. Everything was wonderfully flavorful and
delicious.
A.S. —
10.30.20 @ 7:13 PM REPLY
Would this work with vegan parmesan? I have recently gotten a lactose intolerance
and have been trying to figure out what all I can do to work around it..

10.31.20 @ 9:21 AM REPLY
I’m not sure, as I’ve never cooked with vegan parmesan, but I don’t think the
Parmesan has a big impact on the structure of the meatball, so you might be
okay.
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JUMP TO RECIPE  GROCERY LIST  FAVORITES

CAN I BAKE THE M EATBALLS? 

CAN I F REEZE THE C HI C K EN M EATBALLS?

CAN I USE A DIFFER ENT K I ND O F G RO U ND

INGREDIENTS 4.67 from 15 votes

½ cup breadcrumbs ($0.13)

12 oz. pasta ($1.00)

Tried this recipe?Mention @budgetbytes or tag #budgetbytes on Instagram!

Serving: 1 serving・ Calories: 728.83 kcal ・ Carbohydrates: 88.25 g ・ Protein: 38.75 g

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34 COMMENTS ON “CHICKEN PARMESAN MEAT B A LLS”

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

Can you use Panko ? or what brand of breadcrumbs do you use?

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

My meatballs fell apart in the pan. Any suggestions?

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

What kind of pan are you using?

DIDINA GNAGNIDE ANGORINIE —

BETH - BUDGET BYTES —

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