These chicken parm stuffed meatballs are super easy and delicious. They are perfect for any dinner at home that feels fancy but is so extra comforting. Made with only 6 simple ingredients and are gluten free!

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I know I have definitely talked about this before but my Italian ancestors are probably so disappointed in my lack of love of most cheeses. However, they most definitely would be proud that I am a big fan of mozzarella. So I’m taking on the classic chicken parm with these incredible chicken parm stuffed meatballs. I mean c’mon.. how DELICIOUS do these look? They are super easy and fun to make.

I do not know about you but chicken parm is one of my favorite Italian dishes! There is something so delicious about gooey mozzarella mixed with hot tomato sauce… okay maybe I love pizza just as much too! But anyways, chicken parm is a superior dish and my love for meatballs runs deep so why not combine them. Right?

SO… what will you need to make these chicken parm stuffed meatballs?

Ground Chicken
Italian Seasoning Blend
An Egg
Rice Crumbs
Tomato Sauce

Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend:

If you haven’t seen me post about these spice jars on Instagram yet, go check them out: HERE!

To make things easier, I make a big batch of homemade italian seasoning to simply add whenever I need it. I do this because it is so easy to make and makes cooking 10x easier when you cook Italian dishes as much as I do!

Here’s the breakdown:

2 tablespoons of dried basil
2 tablespoons of dried oregano
1.5 tablespoons of dried parsley
1.5 tablespoon of dried thyme
1 tablespoon of dried rosemary
1 tablespoon of garlic powder

Can I make any substitutions or add more ingredients?

Chicken: You can easily substitute with ground turkey or beef. If using ground turkey, I would not recommend 99% lean
Rice Crumbs: Panko or breadcrumbs would work just as well
Mozzarella: Use dairy free mozzarella to make dairy free!

How do I store these?

Store in the fridge for up to 1 week. If you aren’t eating them immediately, you can store them in freezer in freezer safe container for up to 6 months.

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Chicken Parm Stuffed Meatballs

Natalie Mitchell

These chicken parm stuffed meatballs are perfect for an easy, healthy and comforting dinner at home. They are gluten free and made with 6 simple ingredients!

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Course Main Course

Servings meatballs

Equipment

Sheet Pan

Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1 tbsp italian seasoning blend see notes
1 egg
1/4 c rice crumbs see notes
16 mini pearl mozzarella balls or 1/4-1/2 inch piece of mozzarella
1 cup tomato sauce
shredded mozzarella for topping optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F
In a mixing bowl, add the ground chicken egg, rice crumbs, and italian seasoning blend. Mix together until well combined
Split into 16 balls and place on a lined or oiled baking sheet
Take one meatball and make a disc shape. Place 1 pearl sized mozzarella ball (or 1/4-1/2 inch sized piece) in the middle and fold the meat mixture around the mozzarella. Fold completely and shape into a round ball.
Repeat this step for each meatball
Bake at 400°F for 30 minutes. Remove and add tomato sauce to the top of the meatballs with additional mozzarella if wanted
Place back into the oven for 5 more minutes
Let cool and serve!

Notes

you can make your own italian seasoning blend or buy a pre-made one. To make your own, add together 2 tablespoons of dried basil, 2 tablespoons of dried oregano, 1.5 tablespoon of dried thyme, 1 tablespoon of dried rosemary, 1 tablespoon of garlic powder, and 1.5 tablespoon of dried parsley.
I used Trader Joe’s rice crumbs as a great alternative to make these gluten free. You can use panko or breadcrumbs as well!