Description
Quick and cheesy chicken bites filled with gooey mozzarella, perfect for snacks or meals.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground chicken
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh or dried
- 1 Egg, large
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning mix
- Olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic powder, parsley, egg, and ranch seasoning mix; mix until well combined.
- Take a portion of the mixture, flatten it in your palm, place a cube of mozzarella cheese in the center, and fold the chicken around it to form a ball.
- Repeat with the remaining mixture and cheese.
- Roll each ball in breadcrumbs until fully coated.
- Place the bombs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and spray lightly with olive oil or cooking spray.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Use cold mozzarella to prevent it from melting out while shaping. For added flavor, consider using pepper jack cheese or adding cooked bacon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bomb
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: chicken bites, mozzarella, snacks, easy recipes, ranch