Mozzarella Chicken Meatballs (VIDEO)

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 |
• Reduced-fat mozzarella, 12 oz.
• Ground chicken, 2 lbs.
• Garlic powder, 1 tbsp
• Oregano, 1 tbsp
• Marinara, 2 cups
• Chives, to taste
• Fresh basil, to taste
• Ground pepper, to taste
• Sea salt, to taste
• Green onions, to taste

| Directions |
1. Chop mozzarella sticks into quarters.
2. Place chicken, basil, garlic powder, oregano, and green onions in bowl and mix together.
3. Spray hands with olive oil, take a piece of mozzarella, and form meatballs around the cheese.
4. Place meatballs in a muffin pan. Bake for 5 minutes at 420 degrees F.
5. Bring marinara to a simmer in a skillet. Add meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 5 minutes.
6. Garnish with chives, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

| Nutrition Facts |
• Serving size: 1/3 recipe
• Recipe yields 3 servings
• Calories: 457
• Fat: 25g
• Carbs: 9 g
• Protein: 49 g