Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

Name: Cheesy Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1/4 cup roasted garlic light cream cheese; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

⏱️ Ready in 40 min 🥄 Prep 20 min 🔥 Cook 20 min 👥 5 servings 👁️ 6 views

I have abandoned fatty ground beef in favor of healthier options such as ground chicken and turkey. I can ensure with the perfect additions, these will not be bland nor dry - you will not be missing the beef here.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 20 min

Serves 5

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 5

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 237

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12.2g 16%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 687mg 30%

Total Carbohydrate 5.2g 2%

Dietary Fiber 0.9g 3%

Total Sugars 1.6g

Protein 26.3g 53%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.

Combine the chicken, eggs, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, bread crumbs, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, vegetable oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; mix well.

Form mixture into 20 meatballs; place on prepared pan.

Bake in center of preheated oven until juices run clear, 17 to 18 minutes.

An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).