Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs
Prepare to elevate your weeknight dinner game with this comforting and flavor-packed Spaghetti with Chicken Meatballs recipe! Featuring tender, seasoned chicken meatballs made from scratch, simmered to perfection in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce infused with garlic, herbs, and a hint of sweetness, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. Paired with al dente spaghetti, it’s a hearty yet wholesome twist on a classic Italian favorite. Ready in just an hour and brimming with fresh ingredients like parsley, Parmesan, and crushed tomatoes, this recipe is ideal for families or intimate gatherings. Garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley for a restaurant-worthy touch and enjoy a satisfying meal that’s both comforting and nutritious. Perfect for those searching for chicken meatballs recipes, pasta dinner ideas, or spaghetti with a twist!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 12 oz spaghetti
- 28 oz crushed tomatoes
- 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 0.5 cup water
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
Using clean hands, shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter. Set aside on a plate or tray.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage as they will finish cooking in the sauce.
In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, oregano, basil, sugar, red pepper flakes (if using), and water. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the browned meatballs to the tomato sauce, making sure they are fully submerged. Cover and let the sauce simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through.
While the sauce is simmering, cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Serve the cooked spaghetti on plates or in bowls, topped with the chicken meatballs and tomato sauce. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2508 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 106.9 g | 137% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.4 g | 172% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 684 mg | 228% | |
| Sodium | 5907 mg | 257% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 241.7 g | 88% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.6 g | ||
| Protein | 171.0 g | 342% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 1280 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 22.7 mg | 126% | |
| Potassium | 4648 mg | 99% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
