Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs
Description
These chicken meatballs have a gooey mozzarella center — delicious in a sub sandwich or served in tomato sauce with pasta for a family-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 egg, beaten
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1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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4 cloves garlic, grated
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1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon sea salt
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
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1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
2
Combine ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano in a freezer-safe bowl and mix well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make the mixture firmer and easier to handle.
3
Form into 14 equally sized meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese to the center of each meatball, making sure cheese is covered by meat. Place meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.