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Italian Chicken Bake

Italian Chicken Bake

Indulge in the creamy, savory flavors of this Italian Chicken Bake. Perfect for family dinners, it combines juicy chicken meatballs, rich tomato sauce, and gooey burrata.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g ground chicken
  • 1 unit yellow onion, finely grated
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • ½ cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • ½ tsp sweet paprika
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • to taste Salt and black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Broiler-safe rack
  • Baking dish (9x13 inches)
  • Tongs for flipping meatballs
  • Oil drizzle For drizzling olive oil.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to broil mode and coat a 9x13-inch baking dish lightly with olive oil.
  2. In a big mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, grated onion, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, spices, salt, and pepper, mixing gently.
  3. Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on a greased rack over the baking dish filled with sauce. Drizzle olive oil on top and broil for 8–9 minutes until golden brown, then flip and cook another 2–3 minutes.
  4. Lower the oven temperature to 400°F (200°C), remove the rack, and nestle the meatballs into the sauce. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  5. Uncover the dish, place chunks of burrata on top of the meatballs, and return to the oven uncovered for 8–10 minutes until cheese softens. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Consider using fresh mozzarella or ricotta if you can't find burrata. For a healthier option, ground turkey can replace chicken. If you have leftovers, store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and enjoy!
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