Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

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.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 4 cloves garlic, grated
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• 1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed
• 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup low-fat cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Step 2

Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.