Chicken Meatballs Recipe
on Sep 21, 2014, Updated Apr 07, 2020
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Homemade chicken meatballs are one of our many recipes for homemade meatballs. These are just one of our easy ground meat recipes that I know you and your family will love.

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Growing up, my mom’s spaghetti was my favorite meal. Her homemade tomato sauce, canned from the autumn harvest of her own tomatoes from the garden, always hit the right spot with my developing palate.
It wasn’t just my mom’s sauce I loved. The fat strands of pasta and the simple but prominent meatballs were all a part of the meal too.
I still am a spaghetti man, always will be Sometimes though I’ll take a step or two outside of traditional convention. Sometimes I’ll make chicken meatballs.

Reason number 4,341 that I’m a lucky man: Scott does the lion’s share of the grocery shopping in our household. Don’t get me wrong, I love going to grocery stores, sometimes a bit too much.
It’s not uncommon for me to come home with a bit more than we actually need. Thus, when grocery shopping, I’ve been known to over-do it a time or too. Scott, on the other hand, he’s all business when it comes to buying our food supplies.
He gets in there and he gets it done, no monkey business and no spending twice as much money as he would need too. He’s an excellent shopper, going for quality and deals.

Thus, this chicken meatballs recipe came came about a few days ago when I spotted a pound or so of ground chicken in our fridge. “What am I suppose to do with this?” I asked him. “I don’t know, let’s do tacos or something.”
That suggestion filtered through my internal appetite center but it did kick my appetite into higher gear. In the mood for some pasta and with a small boatload of fresh Roma tomatoes sitting on our counter, I became instantly aware of this ground chicken’s destiny.
A handful of fresh basil leaves later along with the addition of breadcrumbs and some aromatics, and our pasta was topped with these delicious chicken meatballs.
Full of flavor, lighter and much less fatty and greasy tasting than pork or beef, these chicken meatballs proved to be an ideal home for that great deal Scott picked up for our dinner table. I hope you try them soon!
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Chicken Meatballs
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Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 3/4 cup Italian-flavored breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 small handful fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, coarsely diced
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano (or 1 teaspoon fresh oregano leaves, chopped0
Instructions
- Using a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and garlic to oil, stir and saute until onions are soft and translucent, about five minutes.
- Remove from skillet and set aside (reserve skillet)
- In large mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients, add sauteed onion and garlic.
- Use hands to completely combine mixture.
- Heat remaining olive oil over medium high heat, in skillet.
- From meatballs into 1 1/2 inch balls and brown an
- Reduce heat and finish cooking meatballs about 8 minutes, or allow to finish cooking in sauce.
Nutrition
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Super delicious and fairly simple. Loved them. Not dry like chicken can sometimes be.
Thanks, Cheryl! We are happy you enjoyed this easy ground chicken recipe!
My family would love this for dinner! Thanks for linking up with What’s Cookin’ Wedesday!
Hi Dan, I definitely relate to the grocery shopping. I also relate to your delicious chicken meatball recipe and fresh roma tomato sauce. Your dish looks and sounds so delicious. Thank you so much for sharing with Foodie Friends Friday this weekend. pinning/sharing.
Have a great weekend.
Joanne
Love finding healthier alternatives for our families favorite comfort foods. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe with Share It One More Time. Cathy
Happy you found us, Cathy. Thanks so much for dropping by.
Spaghetti and meatballs are our favorite comfort Food in the whole wide world! And chicken meatballs makes them even healthier! Good Job Dan!
Thanks for stopping by and of course taking the time to comment!
So much deliciousness on one plate! I am addicted to meatball recipes and know I will be making yours very soon!
Thanks so much, Linda. I think you will enjoy these!
Thanks Kecia!
Simple and delicious, these chicken meatballs look great! ๐
Thank you Nicole!
A great alternative to beef or beef and pork meatballs. Lovely looking plate of food.
Patty, for sure, and great tasting too!
I bet these meatballs are wonderful, and as you say, lighter than pork or beef. I could go for this meal any time!
Thanks so much for the comments; and yes I agree – good any time!