Chicken Meatballs With Spaghetti
Chicken Meatballs And Spaghetti - Juicy, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, chicken meatballs meets spaghetti in a romantic dish! Our easy, make-ahead meatball recipe is so tasty and versatile- perfect for busy nights or for when you want to make an elegant dinner.
Ingredients
For The Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- olive oil for cooking
For The Pasta Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, finely choped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can whole peeled tomatoes (28oz)
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
For Serving
- spaghetti
- grated parmesan cheese
- fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, minced garlic, dried oregano, egg, salt, and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined. If the mixture is too wet, you can add more breadcrumbs.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F or 74°C), about 10-12 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add dried basil, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. If the sauce is too acidic, add a pinch of sugar.
- Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Once the chicken meatballs and tomato sauce are ready, gently combine them.
- Serve the chicken meatballs and tomato sauce over cooked spaghetti.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil or parsley.