Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Easy Skillet Dinner Over Pasta)

These Chicken Parmesan Meatballs are everything you love about classic chicken parm — just easier. Tender chicken meatballs simmer in marinara, get topped with melty mozzarella, and are perfect served over pasta for a cozy weeknight dinner. If you love chicken parm flavors, you might also enjoy my Chicken Parmesan Soup.

Wondering what to serve with the meatballs? Spaghetti is our go-to, and I love adding Garlic Cheese Bread and a Simple Italian Salad to round out the meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy weeknight dinner made in one skillet
• Tender, flavorful chicken meatballs
• Cozy comfort food the whole family loves
• Simple ingredients and minimal prep
• Perfect served over pasta

Cetcu Tip: Meatballs cook faster than traditional chicken parm and are so much easier to serve — perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• Ground chicken
• Egg
• Salt
• Italian seasoning
• Parmesan cheese
• Italian breadcrumbs
• Chicken broth
• Marinara sauce
• Mozzarella cheese

How to Make Chicken Parmesan Meatballs (Simplified)

1. Mix the chicken, egg, seasoning, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs. Shape into meatballs.
2. Brown the meatballs in an oven-safe skillet.
3. Add broth and marinara to the pan and let it simmer.
4. Return the meatballs, top with mozzarella, and bake until melted and bubbly.
5. Serve over spaghetti.

Helpful Tips and Variations

• Any marinara or red sauce works well here, so use one you already love.
• Fresh mozzarella melts beautifully and gives you those irresistible cheesy pockets, but freshly shredded mozzarella works great too.
• If you only have plain breadcrumbs, just add a little extra Italian seasoning to boost flavor.
• Want to add a little extra nutrition? Stir chopped spinach or kale into the sauce while it simmers and let it cook down before adding the meatballs back to the pan.

Cetcu Tip: A small sprinkle of grated Parmesan right before serving adds a lot of flavor with almost no extra effort.

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Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or gently in a skillet until warmed through.

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FAQs

Can I use ground turkey instead of chicken?

Yes, ground turkey works great in this recipe and cooks the same way.

What oil should I use for browning?

Olive oil or avocado oil both work well. You only need enough to lightly coat the pan.

Can these be served without pasta?

Absolutely. They’re delicious on their own or served in a toasted sub roll.

More Dinner Recipes You’ll Love

• Baked Spaghetti
• Cheeseburger Casserole
• Mississippi Chicken
• Chicken Tortellini Casserole

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

Tender chicken parmesan meatballs simmered in marinara and topped with melty mozzarella. An easy skillet dinner perfect served over pasta.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2/3 cup Italian breadcrumbs
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
• 1 cup freshly diced mozzarella

Instructions

1. Combine the ground chicken, egg, salt, Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and 1/3 cup of breadcrumbs in a mixing bowl. Use your hands to work the ingredients together until thoroughly combined. 
2. Break the mixture into 12-14 pieces and roll each one into a ball. 
3. Heat a little bit of oil in a large cast iron or oven-safe pan. Cook your meatballs for about 2 minutes per side, or until golden brown. 
4. Remove your meatballs from the pan. Add the chicken broth and marina sauce to the pan. Stir to combine and then let the sauce heat up to a low simmer. While the sauce is heating up, preheat your oven to 350°F. 
5. Once the oven is preheated, add your meatballs back to the pan. Top with the cheese and remaining breadcrumbs. Cook in the oven to 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted and starts to bubble.

Notes

• Use your favorite marinara sauce.
• Fresh mozzarella melts beautifully, but freshly shredded mozzarella works well too.
• If using plain breadcrumbs, add a little extra Italian seasoning.
• Spinach or kale can be added to the sauce for extra greens.
• Ground turkey may be substituted for ground chicken.
• Store leftovers up to 4 days and reheat until warm.