1 lb ground chicken
5 cloves minced garlic – divided
1 small sweet onion – chopped
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
2 ½ cup freshly grated parmesan – divided
¼ cup fresh parsley – chopped
1 egg
2 Tbsp olive oil – divided
½ cup butter
1 ½ heavy cream
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
4 Hoagie or French sandwich rolls
½ cup shredded mozzarella
For serving: chopped basil
In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, 3 cloves minced garlic, onion, Italian seasoning, breadcrumbs, ½ cup parmesan, parsley, egg, salt, pepper and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Form about 12 meatballs.
Heat remaining oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs on all sides then set aside.
In the same pan, heat butter and cream on low. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add remaining garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and whisk together.
Return meatballs to the pan, cover and simmer on low for 10 minutes. Finish sauce by stirring in remaining parmesan.
Place meatballs in rolls, top with mozzarella and broil for 1 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted. Top with chopped basil.