Mozzarella-Stuffed Chicken Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 egg , beaten
• 0.25 cups low-fat cream cheese
• 0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 cloves garlic , grated
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons dried parsley
• 0.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

2. 2

   Combine ground chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano in a freezer-safe bowl and mix well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make the mixture firmer and easier to handle.

3. 3

   Form into 14 equally sized meatballs using an ice cream scoop. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese to the center of each meatball, making sure cheese is covered by meat. Place meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.