Chicken Parmesan Meatball Poppers

ground chicken breast

¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs

fresh grated Parmesan cheese

garlic cloves, pressed

½ small onion, grated

+ 1 cup marinara sauce (divided)

½ Tbsp dried Italian seasoning

fresh basil, chopped

fresh parsley, chopped

½ tsp kosher salt

½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper

large egg, lightly beaten

shredded Italian blend shredded cheese