Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- ⅓ cup finely minced onion
- ⅓ cup finely minced celery
- ⅓ cup finely minced carrot
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons diced jalapeños (fresh or jarred)
- ⅓ cup buffalo hot sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, onion, celery, carrot, garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and diced jalapeños until smooth.
- Take about 1 tablespoon of the chicken mixture, flatten it in your palm, and place a small spoonful of the cheese mixture in the center. Wrap the chicken around the filling to form a ball.
- Place stuffed meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes or until fully cooked and lightly golden.
- Transfer the meatballs to a bowl and toss with buffalo hot sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve warm with ranch or blue cheese dressing if desired.
Notes
- Use ground turkey as a substitute for chicken if preferred.
- Reduce jalapeños or use mild buffalo sauce for a less spicy version.
- Roll in breadcrumbs before baking for added crunch.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for a pop of color.
- Serve over rice or roasted vegetables for a meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
