Cheesy Chicken Meatballs is a ground chicken meatball recipe loaded with easy seasonings and cheese to make the best meatballs with only pantry ingredients!
About This Recipe:
If you are a big fan of meatballs, then this should be a MUST make recipe for you! Homemade meatballs may take more time to make, but with these baked meatballs, you will enjoy the flavor they bring to your dish. With these cheesy chicken parmesan meatballs, the center of each meatball will burst with savory flavor and plenty of cheese!
This is a delicious way to use ground chicken. For more chicken recipes, you will enjoy chicken and sausage stir fry, chicken Caesar wraps, or simple chicken parmesan sliders.
Key Ingredients
- Chicken: When making this recipe, you will need to use ground chicken to mix well with the bread crumbs.
- Cheese: A combination of cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese is what makes this cheesy chicken meatballs recipe have some awesome flavor and a great way to keep the meatballs moist.
How to Make Cheesy Chicken Meatballs:
Prepare the meatballs:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir until the mixture comes together. Shape the chicken mixture into meatballs (around 1oz.) and place the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Spray the meatballs with cooking spray.
Baking time:
- Bake the meatballs: Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until the thermometer reaches 165°F.
Serve:
- Serve the meatballs while still warm, with Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta, or as part of your salad.
Can I Fry These Meatballs?
To fry these ground chicken meatballs, use an air fryer and set the air fryer to 400°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Can I Use Turkey In This Recipe?
Most definitely! Ground turkey is an easy substitute for the ground meat in this recipe.
Expert Tips:
- For juicy meatballs, use a mixture of white and dark meat.
- To prevent the chicken mixture from sticking to your hands, coat them with some oil before shaping them into the meatballs.
- You can add some shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese for extra cheesy meatballs.
Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup cream cheese
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Instructions
Prepare the meatballs:
- Make the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, add ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan, Italian breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, garlic powder, and salt and pepper, to taste.
- Stir until the mixture comes together. Shape the chicken mixture into meatballs (around 1oz.) and place the meatballs on a baking sheet.
- Spray the meatballs with cooking spray.
Baking time:
- Bake the meatballs: Bake the meatballs for 18-20 minutes or until the thermometer reaches 165°F.
Serve:
- Serve the meatballs while still warm, with Alfredo sauce, creamy pasta or as a part of your salad.
Notes
Nutrition
Did You Make This Recipe?We’d love to hear your thoughts! Leave a review or a question in the comment section below the post.Storage & Reheating Instructions:
Store: Store the remaining meatballs in an airtight container once they have cooled down to room temperature, in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Reheat: To reheat the chicken meatballs, place them in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, place them in a skillet over medium heat until heated through, or in the air fryer at 350°F for 5-8 minutes or until warmed to your liking.
What to Serve With This Recipe:
- Honey Roasted Carrots for an easy way to add color and enjoy a simple veggie side dish.
- Red Potato Salad Recipe a delicious dish to prep ahead of time.
- Crispy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts the best way to make Brussels Sprouts!
- Oven Baked Green Beans is an easy dish to make alongside these oven-baked meatballs.
I’ve been looking for a good “neutral” meatball recipe that I could use – these were delicious. Plus my kids loved them.