Ingredients

The following ingredients have 33 Servings
  • 2-1/2 cups cooked chicken (minced (see tip below))
  • 4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup shredded Italian blend or mozzarella cheese (fine shred)
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (divided)
  • 3/4 cup panko crumbs (divided)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (finely chopped)
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Olive oil cooking spray
  • Marinara sauce for dipping (store-bought or homemade)

Instruction

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Set a grid-style baking rack (see notes) on a baking sheet and coat it with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken, cream cheese, shredded cheese, 1/4 cup of the parmesan cheese, and 3 tablespoons of the panko crumbs in a mixing bowl. Add the garlic, parsley and a few grinds of black pepper and combine thoroughly.
  • Combine the remaining panko crumbs with the remaining 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese on a dinner plate.
  • Form the chicken-cheese mixture into 1-inch balls then roll them in the panko crumbs, set them on the prepared baking rack and coat them with the olive oil spray.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • Serve with warm marinara for dipping.