Easy Baked Chicken Parmesan Meatballs with Penne Pasta (One Pan Meal!)
Italian baked chicken parmesan meatballs pasta is the ultimate comfort meal made easily in one pan. This recipe is perfect for busy families–it’s a no fuss meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
for the chicken parmesan meatballs
- 1½ lb ground chicken
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
for the penne pasta
- 12 oz penne pasta
- 2½ cups marinara sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- extra parmesan cheese, for topping (optional)
- fresh basil , for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 420 degrees F.
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, garlic, parsley, parmesan cheese, panko bread crumbs, egg, onion powder, salt and pepper. Form into 1(1/2)-inch meatballs.
- Assemble the Dish: In a large oven-safe skillet or baking dish, spread the uncooked penne pasta. Pour marinara sauce and chicken broth over the pasta, stirring to combine. Nestle the meatballs into the pasta mixture.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 40-45 minutes until the pasta is al dente and meatballs are cooked through.
- Add Cheese: Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top, and bake for another 5-7 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with extra parmesan and fresh basil, if desired and enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 2 cups (approx)Calories: 767kcalCarbohydrates: 80gProtein: 54gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 223mgSodium: 1629mgPotassium: 1653mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 1292IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 283mgIron: 5mg