High-Protein Chicken Meatballs with Cottage Cheese
An easy high protein chicken meatballs recipe with ground chicken, cottage cheese, designed for a satisfying protein-forward meal with straightforward prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3/4 cup cottage cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F / 218°C and line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Mix chicken, cottage cheese, egg, panko, Parmesan, garlic and seasonings just until combined.
- Shape into about 20 meatballs with lightly oiled hands.
- Arrange on the baking sheet and brush or spray lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes, until browned and the centers reach 165°F / 74°C.
- Rest for 3 minutes before serving with sauce or in bowls.
Notes
Cooking times can vary by equipment and ingredient size. Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients, brands, and portion sizes.