Looking to take mom's meatball recipe to the next level? Up the ante with this cheese-filled, flavor-packed take on the original.
Ingredients
- 12 oz fat-free mozzarella cheese
- 2 lb ground chicken
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp, ground oregano
- 2 cup marinara sauce
Directions
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- Chop mozzarella sticks into quarters.
- Place chicken, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and green onions in bowl and mix together.
- Spray hands with olive oil, take a piece of mozzarella, and form meatballs around the cheese.
- Place meatballs in a muffin pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 420 degrees F.
- Bring marinara to a simmer in a skillet. Add meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chives, and season with salt and pepper to taste.