Description
Parmesan Cloud Chicken Bombs are tender, cheesy chicken bites served with a creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect with mashed potatoes or cauliflower purée for an indulgent yet elegant meal.
Ingredients
- 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 Tbsp butter (for sauce)
- 2 Tbsp flour (for sauce)
- 1½ cups milk (or half-and-half for extra richness)
- ¾ cup Parmesan, grated (for sauce)
- ½ cup mozzarella, shredded (for sauce)
- Salt, pepper, and a pinch of nutmeg (for sauce)
- Mashed potatoes or cauliflower purée (for serving)
- Fresh thyme or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Form mixture into small balls (about 1½ inches each) and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy Parmesan sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour, cook 1 minute, then slowly add milk while whisking until smooth and thickened.
- Add grated Parmesan, shredded mozzarella, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is creamy.
- Serve chicken bombs over mashed potatoes or cauliflower purée and drizzle with sauce.
- Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use half-and-half or cream for an extra rich sauce.
- Make the chicken bombs ahead of time and reheat in the oven for convenience.
- Pair with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake & Sauce
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired