Italian Baked Chicken Meatballs

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450°F

Step 2

In a large bowl toss together tomato halves along with fresh thyme, 1 tsp of salt and 1/4 cup olive oil

Step 3

Arrange tomatoes on a large baking sheet cut side up

Step 4

In the same bowl, use your hands to combine the ground chicken, remaining salt, eggs, fennel, parmesan cheese, garlic and bread crumbs

Step 5

Using your hands form uniform meatballs about 2 tbsp each

Step 6

Arrange the meatballs on the same baking sheet between tomato halves.Roast meatballs and tomatoes on center rack for about 30 minutes or until tomatoes begin to soften and are slightly browned

Step 7

Turn heat up to 500°F and brush meatballs with olive oil

Step 8

Cook for another 5 minutes.Once tomatoes and meatballs are roasted toss them together with cooked spaghetti, ¼ cup of olive oil, fresh basil and freshly grated parmesan cheese