4-Ingredient Baked Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These 4-Ingredient Baked Chicken Meatballs are a simple, healthy, and delicious dish perfect for a quick meal. Made with ground chicken, Italian bread crumbs, Parmesan, and an egg, these meatballs are easy to prepare and bake to golden perfection. Optional shredded carrots add a subtle sweetness and extra nutrition. Enjoy them warm as a main dish or cool and freeze for convenient future meals.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 26 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ⅔ cup Italian-flavored bread crumbs
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
Optional
- ½ cup shredded carrots
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat it with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the meatballs from sticking.
- Mix Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the ground chicken, Italian bread crumbs, shredded Parmesan, egg, and if using, shredded carrots. Use clean hands to thoroughly mix all the ingredients until evenly combined.
- Form Meatballs: Using a tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop out portions of the mixture and roll them into 2-tablespoon-sized meatballs. Place each meatball evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake: Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 24 to 26 minutes or until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F for safety.
- Optional Size Variation: For smaller meatballs, form 1-tablespoon-sized balls and bake them for 20 to 22 minutes.
- Serve or Store: Serve the meatballs warm as a flavorful main or snack. Alternatively, allow them to cool completely before freezing for meal prep and convenience.
Notes
- You can add shredded carrots for extra moisture and nutrition but they are optional.
- Ensure the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F to be safely cooked.
- Use Italian-flavored bread crumbs for added seasoning or substitute plain bread crumbs with Italian seasoning.
- To reheat frozen meatballs, bake or microwave until heated through.
- Line the baking sheet with foil and spray to make cleanup easier and prevent sticking.
