Chicken Parmesan Meatball Directions:
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Spray a 9x12 inch baking dish lightly with nonstick cooking spray, then add 1 tbsp olive oil and tilt to coat the bottom.
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In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, crushed panko, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, egg, Parmesan, and 1 cup mozzarella.
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Mix thoroughly.
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Roll mixture into 12 equal meatballs (about 2.5 inches each) and place them in the baking dish.
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Let rest for 10 minutes while oven continues preheating.
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Bake meatballs for 15 minutes.
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Remove from oven, pour marinara sauce evenly over meatballs.
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Return to oven and bake for 25 more minutes.
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Remove, top with remaining 1 cup mozzarella.
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Bake an additional 10–15 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbling.
WW Points Calculation
Ground chicken (1 lb, 98% lean): 5.00
Panko breadcrumbs (1 cup): 5.00
Parmesan cheese (1/4 cup): 2.00
Mozzarella cheese (2 cups total): 4.00
Egg: 0.00
Onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning: 0.00
Marinara sauce (3 cups): 6.00
Olive oil (1 tbsp): 4.00
Nonstick spray: 0.00
Total Points: 26.00
Servings: 6
Points per serving: 4.33
Nutrition Information
Calories: 245
Fat: 10g
Protein: 28g
Carbohydrates: 13g
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 580mg
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