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 pound 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 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
07 - 2 tablespoons hot sauce
08 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
10 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ For Baking

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

# Method:

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 cheese, egg, minced garlic, parsley, hot sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix until just combined without overmixing.
03 - Shape mixture into 16 meatballs approximately 1 1/2 inches in diameter. Place meatballs evenly in the prepared baking dish.
04 - Spoon marinara sauce evenly over the meatballs, ensuring complete coverage.
05 - Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
06 - Remove from oven and sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over meatballs. Return to oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
07 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It provides a high-protein meal that is easy to prepare in under an hour.
  • The combination of red pepper flakes and hot sauce adds a satisfying depth of flavor.
  • It is a versatile dish that works well with pasta, as a sandwich, or with a fresh salad.
02 -
  • If you want even more heat, increase the amount of hot sauce or red pepper flakes in the mixture.
  • Using a 9x13 inch baking dish is recommended to give the meatballs enough space to cook evenly.
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