Preheat the oven to 400 degrees Farenheit. Line a baking sheet with foil, and spray with nonstick cooking spray or brush lightly with oil.
In a large bowl, stir together the dried breadcrumbs, onion, parsley, basil, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic, egg, and red pepper flakes.
Add the ground chicken, and gently mix with your hands to incorporate the seasonings with the meat. Do not over mix.
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Scoop the meat into 1/4 cup portions (an ice cream scoop works really well for this). Roll into a ball with your hands, and arrange in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet - having your hands a little wet will help form them and keep the meat from sticking to your hands.
Add 2 tablespoons of marinara sauce to a small bowl, and use a pastry brush to brush the top of each meatball with a little sauce.
Bake 11-12 minutes, then use the remaining marinara sauce to brush the meatballs again. Lay a slice of cheese over the top of each meatball. Return to the oven and cook an additional 3-4 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the meatballs are cooked through (they should read 160 degrees on an instant-read thermometer). Remove from oven and serve.
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