Cheesy Chicken Meatballs Recipe
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Cheesy Chicken Meatballs

By: Raquel 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (151)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 meatballs
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 cup roasted garlic light cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
  • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

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

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 237 | Total Fat: 12.2g | Cholesterol: 150mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 25, 2011 by Raquel   view full review
EDIT- You can reduce to 1 egg - I was doubling this recipe from my original to serve more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 3, 2010 by Keni   view full review
I will start by saying that, without a doubt, this recipe surprised me the most of any in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 30, 2010 by Wendy   view full review
So delicious! I subbed laughing cow garlic and herb for the cream cheese, olive oil for the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2011 by JARRIE   view full review
I think these are great. The recipe submitter suggests using only 1 egg; AR won't let you...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by Ker   view full review
I used turkey instead of Chicken. Very good!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2010 by mommyluvs2cook Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Great meatballs! The cream cheese kept them from drying out and I did have to use a lot more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2011 by Kelleyn   view full review
Very good but on the spicy side. Next time I would decrease the crushed pepper by 1/2. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by KPLATKY   view full review
I made these meatballs as directed (except for using regular cream cheese) and thought the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2010 by melanie   view full review
I was starving when I made this, so I made one chicken patty along with the meatballs and ate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 24, 2009 by morgan   view full review
This was fantastic! I really had my doubts and everything was yummy. I followed the recipie...

 

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