High-Protein Cottage Cheese Chicken Meatballs

Steps

1. 1.

   Prep Equipment and Oven

   Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   Mix Meatball Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, cottage cheese, grated Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Mix with your hands or a spatula until just combined, taking care not to overwork the meat.

3. 3.

   Shape Meatballs

   Portion the mixture into 16 equal-sized meatballs (about 1.5 tablespoons each) and place them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.

4. 4.

   Bake Meatballs

   Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes, or until cooked through and slightly brown on top.

5. 5.

   Simmer in Sauce

   While the meatballs bake, warm the marinara sauce in a large skillet over medium heat. Transfer the baked meatballs directly into the simmering sauce, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 10 minutes so the meatballs absorb the flavor.

6. 6.

   Serve

   Remove from heat and serve warm over pasta, grain bowls, or alongside fresh green veggies.