Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for garnish
- 3 tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
- 4 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 large egg
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground pepper
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
- 1 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- Cooked pasta or crusty bread for serving
Directions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Make meatballs; in a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, 2 tbsp parsley, half the garlic, and egg and season with salt & pepper, Mix until fully combined, then form into meatballs. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over med heat, Add meatballs and brown each side, 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Add remaining two tbsp oil to skillet, Add remaining half garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute, then add crushed tomatoes and stir until combined. Bring to a low simmer, then return meatballs to skillet & nestle in sauce, Top with mozzarella and bake until cheese is melted & chicken no longer pink, 10 minutes more, Garnish with remaining parsley and Parmesan serve over pasta or with crusty bread.