Hostess At Heart

Sharing life one recipe at a time

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatball Recipe

Updated: By 55 Comments

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

JUMP TO RECIPE

Easy Chicken Parmesan Meatball recipe makes a delicious meatball sandwich, served over a plate of pasta, or a quick and easy meatball appetizer with your favorite sauce or dip!

A hoagie roll filled with breaded chicken meatballs topped with melted mozzarella, marinara and parsley.

This chicken meatball recipe is so quick and easy to make. They make a great appetizer and leftovers can double as a meatball sub dinner. Baking them ensures that they’re never over or under cooked.

There is always so much going on. I used to say as soon as we get through “this”, everything will settle down. Well, as soon as we do get through “this” the next “this” pops up. You know what I mean? I think it’s universal.

Even though we are so busy, it makes it all that more important to get together with friends or to sit down together with each other at the end of the day. That is why I love baking up a big batch of chicken meatballs.

I cook in batches. It’s just as easy to cook twice as much as we need and have leftovers the next night or put the extra food in serving size containers and freeze it.

Then I’m prepared if we need a quick meal or appetizer for impromptu entertaining.

Easy Parmesan Chicken Meatball Ingredients

  • Ground Chicken
  • Egg – Grade A
  • Bread Crumbs – We use Italian bread crumbs but plain will work as well.
  • Panko Bread Crumbs – we use these bread crumbs in the breading of the meatballs but not in the meatball because they would change the texture.
  • Cheese – We used Pecorino Romano in the meatball and Mozarella on top. You could use all shredded or grated Pecorino, Parmesan, or Mozzarella too.
  • Seasonings – We used garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
    • You could use oregano or thyme any combination you prefer instead of the Italian seasoning.
  • Diced tomatoes – We made our own simple marinara for our chicken meatball sub recipe. You could be ready-made marinara for convenience.

If you like reading our posts and seeing our recipes, let’s connect on Pinterest, Facebook & Instagram!

How to make Easy Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

  1. n a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, pecorino Romano cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  2. Roll chicken mixture into 1-1/2″ meatballs and put on prepared pan. (I used a 1-1/2 Tbl scoop)
  3. Combine egg, 1 tablespoon of water, and whip together with a fork. In a separate bowl combine panko, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt. Glaze the meatballs with the egg mixture and then roll them in the breading mix.
  4. Bake
  5. Make the marinara. Add a can of diced tomatoes to a 9 to 10-inch saucepan. Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cook until most of the liquid has cooked off. About 10 minutes.
  6. Add mozzarella to the top of each meatball. Broil until melted.

Other ideas for Chicken Meatballs Recipe

  • They make a great easy parmesan chicken recipe over pasta.
  • Stuff them into a bun for a meatball sub.
  • Bake them and put them in a slow cooker covered with sauce to keep them warm for your next gathering. Guests can help themselves.
  • Meatball fondue – serve with picks and provide several sauces such as marinara, cheese sauce, or pesto.
3 baked chicken parmesan meatballs topped with melted mozzarella and chunky marinara on a plate

There are so many ways you can flavor meatballs. These Baked Italian chicken meatballs are way up there on our love list.

THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT WAYS TO MAKE MEATLOAF. HERE ARE A FEW MORE RECIPES YOU MAY LIKE

Gadgets we use

The best way to know when your meatballs are done is to test them with an Instant Read Thermometer. I personally use this thermometer for everything that I cook by temperature even my bread! Chicken meatballs are done when they reach a temperature of 165° F.

When I make meatballs or cookies or anything that I want to be a similar size, I use scoops.

They not only look better but they cook evenly too. You can make a larger scoop when serving these meatballs over pasta or a smaller one when serving them as appetizers.

Pin it!

A sub sandwich filled with meatballs topped with tomato sauce, baked mozzarella and chopped parsley.

Dipping sauces and topping ideas for these delicious chicken parmesan meatballs!

To me, one thing that I am picky about when I have a sandwich is the bread, roll, or bun. I used my Simple Ciabatta Bread Recipe for these rolls.

In our post, we show you two different ways you can make them with plenty of process shots to help you make them.

They’re definitely perfect for this Chicken Parmesan Meatball sandwich!

I would love it if you enjoy this recipe that you will leave me a comment and rate the recipe with 5 stars!  ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A hoagie roll loaded with fresh marinara, melted mozzarella over chicken parmesan meatballs
Print
5 from 20 votes

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatball Recipe

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are delicious over a plate of pasta for dinner or served with sauces or dips as appetizers.  They’re quick, easy, and delicious!
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 35 mins
Servings 4 sandwiches
Author Julie Menghini

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 egg large
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper

Breading

  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 1/4 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Marinara

  • 14 oz can of diced tomatoes don’t drain
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning

Remaining Ingredients

  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella
  • fresh parsley optional
  • hoagie rolls or pasta optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, pecorino romano cheese, egg, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
  • Roll chicken mixture into 1-1/2″ meatballs and put on prepared pan. (I used a 1-1/2 Tbl scoop)
  • Combine egg, 1 tablespoon of water and whip together with a fork.  In a separate bowl combine panko, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, and salt.  Glaze the meatballs with the egg mixture and then roll them in the breading mix.
  • Bake for 20 minutes or until the register an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • While meatballs bake, add a can of diced tomatoes to a 9 to 10-inch saucepan. Add garlic powder and Italian seasoning. Cook until most of the liquid has cooked off. About 10 minutes.

Assembly

  • Turn the oven to broil and put the oven rack in the top 1/4 of the oven or about 10 inches from the top.  Add mozzarella to the top of each meatball.  Broil until melted.  Watch carefully this will only take about 5 minutes.
  • Place meatballs in a hoagie roll (if using) and top with sauce.  Garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

Nutritional value doesn’t include hoagie rolls or pasta.  You can also use store-bought marinara for convenience.  Serving size is 4 meatballs per sandwich.  The recipe makes approximately 16 meatballs.

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 1233mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 505IU | Vitamin C: 9.2mg | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 3.8mg
This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.
Tried this recipe? That’s awesome!Mention @hostessatheart or tag #hostessatheart!
Picture of a heart for branding

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for spending some time with me today!

Comments

  2. Aimee Mars says

    Julie, I completely agree about the importance of getting together with friends and life will always find some moments to be busy. This sounds like the perfect meal to share with friends too. I imagine pairing it with some red wine too.

    Reply

  5. Kathryn says

    I love meatballs in my pasta and I love the idea of using chicken instead of beef! Can’t wait to make meatballs subs this week with your recipe!

    Reply

  7. Hannah Flack says

    I love cooking with my kids. We typically make cookies or muffins but my oldest daughter (11yrs) has begun to help me with making dinner. She loves chopping vegetables.
    Regards Hannah Flack

    Reply

  8. Amanda says

    I’ve been looking for a great chicken meatball recipe, and this looks like it! I love the classic flavors you’ve incorporated, and that they’re baked instead of pan-fried. So easy, convenient, and lighter than the beef versions. I would definitely make a meatball sub out of these, and I love the fondue idea with different sauces to choose from!

    Reply

  9. Michele says

    What a great idea to make the chicken Parmesan into a meatball! A great party appetizer for the game on Monday!

    Reply

  10. Trish Bozeman says

    Hooray for quick and easy, but amazingly delicious dinners! Loving this combo of chicken parmesan and meatballs together. I don’t usually make meatballs, so my husband would be over the moon if I surprised him with this for dinner. Thanks for the amazing recipe!

    Reply

  11. Baguio Restaurants by Mae says

    Never thought that you could make a meatball out of chicken meat. Everybody loves chicken I must say. Gonna try this recipe and have the chicken meatballs in spaghetti . Thank you for sharing. 🙂

    Reply

  13. [email protected] says

    I love a good saucy meatball sub. I mean, who doesn’t? But I tend to avoid them in general because… well, they’re usually a little on the over-indulgent side. But this is not only delightfully doable, but also leaner! I should really use ground chicken more often – I always enjoy it when I do, but I tend to largely confine my efforts to East Asian recipes. Fantastic stuff. Pass me a napkin!

    Reply

  16. Dana says

    Oh gosh. Hello. This is amazing. Love the fact that you’ve brought two classic Italian comfort foods into one glorious monster of a sandwich. I also love how simple the marinara is, too. It’s so nice to make your own when doing recipes like this, but when there are so many other steps, ya gotta keep it simple! This recipe is the best of ALL worlds.

    Reply

  17. Sandra Shaffer says

    The sub sandwich is perfect for my husband and I’ll eat the meatballs over zoodles. Perfect mid-week meal and looks like this will warm up nicely for lunch too!

    Reply

    • Julie Menghini says

      Thank you, Sandra! Meatballs fit into about every food category fo meal, snack appetizer at our house!

      Reply

  19. Michelle says

    This is a great recipe idea! My family loves chicken parmesan…I never thought to make it as meatballs!

    Reply

  20. Angela says

    Love this! Such a great recipe to knock out a ton of calories you’d find in a traditional meatball parm. Cant wait to try this!

    Reply

  21. Ann from Sumptuous Spoonfuls says

    My son loves meatballs, but beef upsets his stomach, so these would be perfect for him! Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply

  23. Daniela says

    These chicken Parmesan meatballs look so good! I would love to make them for a potluck or a party, and I think your idea for a meatball fondue is just genius! It sounds like so much fun!

    Reply

  24. Michaela Kenkel says

    These subs look incredible!! My hubby is a HUGE meatball sub lover – can’t wait to try them!

    Reply

  25. Debra says

    Love how simple these are. That crispy outside is definitely a plus. I could easily see the kids loving these in a small size with toothpicks and some marinara dipping sauce.

    Reply

  26. Gloria | Homemade & Yummy says

    I think ground chicken is underused. Love the sound of these meatballs. A great change of pace from red meat. I would devour a meatball sub right now.

    Reply

  27. Judith Graber says

    Chicken parmesan is a popular dish in my family but I’ve never made it in meatball form. Meatballs are a favorite and there is always some variety in my freezer. Will have to try Julie…

    Reply

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




Let’s stay in touch!

LEGAL – PRIVACY POLICY

ACCESSIBILITY 

CONTACT