Best 2 Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs Recipes

Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more? Get ready to discover the secrets behind creating the ultimate cheesy chicken parmesan meatballs, a dish that will tantalize your palate with its perfect blend of flavors and textures. Prepare to be amazed as we guide you through the steps of creating these delectable orbs of pure satisfaction, from gathering the necessary ingredients to mastering the art of frying and baking them to perfection.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS

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This one-dish dinner takes inspiration from chicken Parmesan, but eliminates the fuss of breading and frying chicken cutlets. Instead, chicken meatballs are the star, delivering an equally comforting and satisfying meal. The unexpected secret to these tender meatballs is tofu, which keeps them juicy. Simply press pieces of tofu between your fingertips to create small crumbles that resemble ground meat. The addition of ricotta creates a creamy texture, as well as great flavor. The meatballs are simmered in marinara sauce with red bell peppers, which infuse the sauce with fresh flavor and natural sweetness. Sharp and tangy provolone completes the dish, although mozzarella could be used for milder flavor. Enjoy over buttered egg noodles, or with crusty bread to sop up the sauce.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories dinner, casseroles, meat, meatballs, one pot, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

3/4 cup crumbled firm tofu (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup ricotta (about 4 ounces)
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1 large egg
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and black pepper
1 pound ground chicken (or turkey)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium red bell peppers, cored and sliced lengthwise 1/2-inch-thick
3 cups marinara sauce (about 24 ounces)
6 ounces sliced provolone cheese,
Cooked egg noodles or other pasta, for serving
Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine tofu, ricotta, Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper, and mix until well combined. Add chicken and gently mix to incorporate. Lightly wet hands to prevent meatball mixture from sticking, then roll into 24 (1 1/2-inch) golf ball-size rounds.
In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium. Add bell peppers, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add marinara sauce and meatballs, and stir gently to coat the meatballs in the sauce. Bring to a boil, cover and transfer to the oven to bake until meatballs are cooked through, 20 minutes.
Top with provolone slices, slightly overlapping, and bake until cheese melts, about 3 minutes longer.
Serve meatballs, peppers and sauce over egg noodles. Garnish with parsley, if using.

CHEESY PARMESAN CHICKEN OR TURKEY MEATBALLS

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A wonderful change from your regular meatballs! for best flavor it is advised to refrigerate the meatballs overnight before coating in the breadcrumb mixture --- these are delicious!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken (or use white and dark ground turkey meat)
1 -2 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1/4 cup finely chopped onion (or use 1 large green onion white part only)
2 tablespoons ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 ounce grated Fontina cheese (or cheese of choice)
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil (or use 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil)
1 beaten egg
1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt or 1/4 teaspoon white salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1/2 cup bry breadcrumbs
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a bowl using clean hands mix all meatball ingredients together.
Form into about 24 meatballs (for best flavor at this point cover and refrigerate overnight).
In a small bowl, mix together additional 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
Roll and coat the balls in the cheese/breadcrumb mixture.
Pan-fry intil cooked and lightly browned.

Tips:

To ensure evenly cooked meatballs, make sure they are all roughly the same size.
For a crispy outer layer, roll the meatballs in bread crumbs before pan-frying them.
Don't overcrowd the pan when frying the meatballs. Leave enough space for them to brown evenly.
Use a combination of cheeses for a more flavorful filling. Mozzarella, Parmesan, and ricotta are all great options.
To prevent the cheese from oozing out, make sure the meatballs are tightly packed before frying.
Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta or rice dish. A simple tomato sauce is a classic choice.

Conclusion:

Cheesy chicken parmesan meatballs are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. With a crispy outer layer, a gooey cheese filling, and a flavorful sauce, these meatballs are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!