Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 237 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• ¼ cup roasted garlic light cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil, and spray with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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).