Italian Herb Baked Chicken Meatballs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-29 · Updated 2026-07-29

Tender baked chicken meatballs seasoned with Italian herbs and garlic, perfect for easy weeknight meals. This Italian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup, grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 large egg
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, for drizzling olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. In a large bowl, combine 1 lb ground chicken, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 large egg, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
2. Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 evenly sized meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Step 3: Drizzle 2 tbsp olive oil evenly over the meatballs and bake for 20-22 minutes, turning once halfway through, until the meatballs are golden and cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F.
4. Step 4: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving with marinara sauce or a simple salad.