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Mini Chicken Parmesan Meatball Subs

These Mini Chicken Parmesan Meatball Subs are a flavorful twist on a classic! Juicy chicken meatballs smothered in zesty sauce and melted cheese.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 cup finely minced parsley
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 jar tomato basil tomato sauce 24 ounce
  • 12 mini dinner rolls about 4 inches long
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Skillet
  • Spatula
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, grated garlic, panko crumbs, grated Parmesan, minced parsley, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, and crushed red pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form small meatballs about the size of a golf ball, yielding around 12 meatballs.
  4. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour the tomato basil sauce over the browned meatballs in the skillet. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
  6. Transfer the meatballs and sauce to a baking sheet. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for about 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
  7. Slice the mini dinner rolls in half. Place a meatball (or two) into each roll.
  8. Serve warm, optionally drizzling extra sauce over the top.

Notes

  • Form meatballs ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
  • Freeze uncooked meatballs for up to 3 months for easy meals later.
  • Leftover cooked meatballs can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.