Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan
These chicken meatballs are tender and moist, with roasted garlic cream cheese and Parmesan lending a rich, cheesy flavor. Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and crushed red pepper flakes add herbal warmth and gentle heat, making them a comforting choice for a family dinner or an easy appetizer.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 12
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the 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 the mixture into 20 meatballs and place them on the prepared pan.
- 3
Bake in the center of the preheated oven until the 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).
- Calories 259.44 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 30.08 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 5.75 g 2%
- Total Fat 12.49 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 4.45 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.01 g High --
- Cholesterol 167.05 mg High 56%
- Sodium 265.6 mg Moderate 12%
- Dietary Fiber 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.93 g --
- Added Sugars 0.06 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 161.25 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 1.28 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 74.17 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 93.6 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 0.54 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.39 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan is an Italian appetizer recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 259.44 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan?
- It is an Italian meatball recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or dinner or lunch or snack.
- What is Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bread Crumbs, Chicken Breast, Eggs, Garlic Cream Cheese. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 259.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan healthy?
- Creamy Garlic Chicken Meatballs with Parmesan has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 259.44 calories and 30.08 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 265.6 mg (12% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.45 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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