CHEESY CHICKEN PARMESAN MEATBALLS
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
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.
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Haresh Harseh
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Asif Siyal
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will use less cheese or omit it altogether.
Brandy Castillo
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a gluten-free breadcrumb mixture and they turned out great. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
Samran Ranjha
[email protected]These meatballs were delicious! I used a combination of ground chicken and ground turkey and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.
Rajan Bhagat
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family last night and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and my husband couldn't get enough. The meatballs were moist and tender, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be making these again.
Ellana Petty
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit too cheesy for my taste, but they were still good. I think next time I will use less cheese or omit it altogether.
Samaj Himalaya
[email protected]I made these meatballs for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I used a gluten-free breadcrumb mixture and they turned out great. The sauce was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
Quisella Perez
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used a combination of ground chicken and ground turkey and they were still very flavorful. The sauce was also very good. I served them over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.
Malik sameer Tanveer Hussain
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out great! They were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served them over spaghetti and it was a delicious meal.
MD SOHANUR
[email protected]These meatballs were a bit dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious. I think next time I will add some more moisture to the meatballs, maybe by adding some bread crumbs or grated vegetables.
State Gsm
[email protected]I've made these meatballs several times now and they are always a hit. They are so flavorful and moist, and the sauce is perfect. I usually serve them over pasta, but they would also be great on a sandwich or as an appetizer.
MD Rabi an youtuber
[email protected]These meatballs were easy to make and turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious. The sauce was also very good. I served them over spaghetti and it was a hit with my family.
Gan Tian Loo
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of chicken meatballs, but I'm so glad I did! These meatballs were amazing. They were juicy and flavorful, and the sauce was to die for. I will definitely be making these again.
Hafez Vai
[email protected]I made these meatballs for my family last night and they were a huge success! The kids loved them and my husband couldn't get enough. The meatballs were moist and tender, and the sauce was perfectly seasoned. We will definitely be making these again.
Roman Sikder
[email protected]These meatballs were an absolute hit at my dinner party. The combination of chicken, cheese, and parmesan was divine, and the sauce was flavorful and rich. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a cheesy, hearty dish.