This baked Chicken Meatballs recipe is made with ground chicken and simple pantry ingredients, baked in the oven. They pair well with anything and everything, plus they're healthy, flavorful, and freezer friendly.
Baked Chicken Meatballs are the answer.
Baked Chicken Meatballs are the answer.These have been a staple in our house for many years, originally inspired by my friend Lindsay, from Pinch of Yum, and I'm obsessed with how versatile they are. Easy, one bowl (I use a meat chopper) and do yourself a favor and double the recipe for a freezer meal SOS dinner.
Pair baked chicken meatballs with literally any side dish, like wild rice pilaf and roasted vegetables, or “bowl” style with a grain, veggie and sauce (like our Greek meatball bowls).
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How to make Chicken Meatballs:
Combine Ingredients: Dump all of the ingredients into a large mixing bowl. Use a meat chopper, spoon, or your hands, to mix everything, then scoop into 25-30 small meatballs. Arrange on a greased (or parchment lined) baking sheet, ½ inch apart.
Bake for 25-30 minutes at 400°F (200°C). Serve the Italian chicken meatballs with pasta, rice pilaf, in a meatball sub, teriyaki style, or on its own with a salad or french green beans.
Store any leftover healthy chicken meatballs in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Combine the meatball ingredients, cover and refrigerate for 1-3 days, depending on the freshness of your ingredients. Form meatballs and bake as instructed.
To Freeze Baked Meatballs: Transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, arrange frozen meatballs on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes, or until heated through. You could also rewarm them in the microwave or air fryer.
To Freeze Raw Meatballs: Form meatballs and arrange on parchment lined baking sheet. Lightly cover with plastic wrap and flash freeze for 2 hours, then transfer to a freezer safe bag or container and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge before baking as directed, or bake from frozen at 400°F for 30-35 minutes.
Use Chicken Meatballs For:
- BBQ Meatballs
- Swedish Meatballs
- Meatballs Arrabbiata
- Meatball Subs
- Hawaiian Meatballs
- Mediterranean Meatball Bowl
- Green Curry Meatballs
- Instant Pot Pasta and Meatballs
- One Pan Meatball Casserole
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Recipe
Baked Chicken Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (56g), or crushed saltine crackers
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (50g)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , or 1 clove minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder , or 2 Tablespoons diced fresh onion
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley (15g), chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet or spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Add all of the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and use your hands, meat chopper, or a spoon to mix everything together. Scoop the mixture into 25 small meatballs then place on a baking sheet ½ inch apart.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Store leftover chicken meatballs in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Notes
Nutrition
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I originally shared this recipe January 2020. Updated March 2025.
Recipe adapted from Pinch of Yum
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I made this recipe twice and it is absolutely wonderful!
My dad recently had to go salt-free and I decided to make these chicken meatballs and modify the recipe to fit his needs! I left out the parmesan and salt and used the seasoning blends we bought for him. I also swapped out the breadcrumbs for almond flour (my mom is GF) and everyone still loved them. Thank you so much!
I made these meatballs tonight and they are delicious! Super easy and perfect for a low calorie addition to my marinara sauce!
This was really good but needed something. What healthy alternatives to meat sauce would you recommend?
Will be adding into the rotation! They were a big hit- delish!!!
Any thoughts on what you can replace the parmesan cheese with? We don’t mix meat and dairy. If I leave it out, should I add more breadcrumbs, or perhaps quinoa oats, slightly ground? Thanks.
I have used nutritional yeast instead of parmesan cheese and it worked great!
These were delicious!! Do you have recommendations on cooking time if I want to make in tomato sauce in the crockpot or instant pot?
Set up your tomato sauce for cooking the time you usually use. Add your chicken meatballs. Use a thermometer to test your meatballs. Then you’ll know if they are done or they need to cook longer.
Hi! These were amazing! I also added some raw meat to the freezer for meal prep throughout the week! However, I was wondering could I microwave them and for how long etc? Thank you!
These Chicken Meatballs are delicious! My husband also loved them.
I’m so happy you liked them! Thanks for coming back to comment!
These meatballs were absolutely delicious!
So delicious and my kids love them.