Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs Recipe
These Melted Mozzarella & Ranch Chicken Bombs are flavorful, cheesy, and perfectly seasoned meatballs made with ground chicken and ranch seasoning. Baked until golden and topped with melted mozzarella cheese, they offer a deliciously gooey center and a crispy exterior, perfect for a comforting appetizer or a tasty main dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 12 chicken bombs 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Topping & Garnish
- 1 cup shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley (fresh or dried)
Other
- Olive oil or cooking spray, for brushing/spraying
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and enable easy clean-up.
- Mix ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ranch seasoning mix, egg, breadcrumbs, and garlic powder. Mix gently until just combined to ensure the bombs remain tender.
- Shape bombs: Take portions of the mixture and shape them into golf ball-sized bombs. Arrange them evenly spaced on the prepared baking sheet.
- Prepare for baking: Lightly spray or brush the bombs with olive oil to help them brown beautifully in the oven.
- Bake: Bake the chicken bombs for 18–22 minutes or until they are cooked through and golden brown on the outside.
- Add cheese and broil: Remove the baking sheet from the oven, top each bomb with a generous amount of shredded or sliced mozzarella cheese. Place under the broiler for 1–2 minutes or until the cheese is fully melted, bubbly, and slightly golden.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley for freshness and color, and serve warm as a delicious appetizer or main dish.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for the chicken if preferred.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Ensure not to overmix the meat mixture to keep the bombs tender.
- If you don’t have a broiler, you can bake with the cheese on for an additional 5 minutes at 400°F until melted.
- Use fresh parsley for a brighter, fresher flavor.
Keywords: chicken bombs, ranch chicken meatballs, mozzarella chicken, baked chicken balls, cheesy chicken bites
