Description

Bite-sized meatloaves filled with cheese made a little healthier by changing out the beef/pork with chicken. There is yummy goodness in every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 cup panko
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 egg
• 1 pound ground chicken breast (or dark meat)
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced white onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 6 fresh basil leaves, torn
• 1 pinch salt and pepper
• 16 small mozzarella cubes, cut from a block
• 2 cups marinara sauce

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, combine the panko, half of the Parmesan cheese, and the olive oil. Using your fingers, combine the mixture until it's evenly coated. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg. Then add the chicken, red bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, the remaining Parmesan, basil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well with your hands.