Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Y’all know I love cooking comfort food and it’s hard to pick a favorite. But my daughters’ love my meatballs so that is one dish I cook and eat often at home. I like to switch them up and use different ground meats, cheeses, spices, and sauces. However, my favorite way to cook them always stays the same: brown in my cast iron skillet them pour in a sauce and finish cooking in the oven.

This week I teamed up with Bertolli and I am sharing my delicious Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with y’all. These meatballs are made in the Tuscan Way of cooking with my favorite Bertolli Olive Oil and Garlic Red Sauce and a few other simple ingredients. Francesco Bertolli created a whole brand surrounding the simplicity of the Tuscan Way. The Tuscan Way means you have an authentic, flavorful and elevated meal experience using a few key ingredients and layers of flavor to get a bold taste.

These meatballs have six classic ingredients and are made in just minutes but they each have a bold and flavorful bite that will make you want more {and more}!

Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs made The Tuscan Way!

Ingredients:

Makes approx 15 meatballs

1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup seasoned Italian breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded and divided
24 oz jar Bertolli Pasta Sauce {I used Olive Oil and Garlic}
salt and pepper, to taste
olive oil, for saute
parsley, chopped for garnish {optional}
cooked spaghetti, for serving {optional}

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, and salt and pepper in a large bowl. I like to use my hands to make sure it is all combined.
Now, scoop out small portions and roll into balls.
Place on a plate and set aside,
Next, add a swirl of olive oil to a large over safe skillet {I use cast iron} over medium heat.
Add the meatballs to the pan in a single layer.
Cook for a few minutes then flip so they are browned on both sides. Add more oil if needed.
Then pour the jar of Bertolli sauce into the pan, on top of the meatballs.
Sprinkle Mozzarella cheese and remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese on top of the meatballs and place the skillet in the oven.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through.
Remove from oven and serve the meatballs and sauce on top of hot pasta if desired.