Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Name: Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons, extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 5 , garlic cloves, sliced thin; 1 , (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 , (15-ounce) can tomato sauce; 2¼ teaspoons, dried oregano, divided; 1½ teaspoons, table salt, divided; ¼ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 22 , Ritz crackers; 5 ounces, Parmesan cheese, grated (2½ cups), divided; 1 , large egg, lightly beaten; 2 teaspoons, garlic powder; 1 teaspoon, pepper; 2 pounds, ground chicken; 8 ounces whole-milk block, mozzarella cheese, shredded (2 cups); 1 cup, panko bread crumbs; ¼ cup torn, fresh basil

Main Courses
Europe
Italian
Eggs & Dairy
Poultry
Chicken
Cheese

By Lawman Johnson ･ Appears in Cook's Country August/September 2021

Why choose a favorite? Two beloved dishes come together in this easy entrée.

SERVES 4 to 6

TIME 1½ hours, plus 15 minutes cooling

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