Best 6 Ground Chicken Meatballs Recipe Easy Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with these succulent ground chicken meatballs, crafted with a harmonious blend of herbs, spices, and tender chicken. These versatile meatballs can be effortlessly baked, pan-fried, or simmered in your favorite sauce, promising a delectable experience with every bite. Whether you prefer the classic spaghetti and meatballs, a comforting chicken meatball soup, or an innovative appetizer, these recipes will guide you to culinary greatness. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with these easy-to-follow recipes, featuring variations like tangy lemon-herb meatballs, savory Asian-inspired meatballs, and even a guilt-free baked version for health-conscious foodies. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities of ground chicken meatballs.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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I wanted to make chicken meatballs for quite some time and was never able to find a good recipe. I came across one, but modified it based on my own preferences. I thought these came our absolutely delicious and served them with pasta and marinara sauce and homemade garlic bread!

Provided by Jen619

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Meatball Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound ground chicken
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup low-fat cream cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon dried parsley
½ teaspoon dried oregano
1 cup chopped fresh mozzarella, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken, egg, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, bread crumbs, basil, red pepper, garlic powder, salt, pepper, parsley, and oregano in a freezer-safe bowl and mix well. Place in the freezer for 15 minutes to make the mixture firmer and easier to handle.
  • Use an ice cream scoop or cookie scoop to form the mixture into about 14 meatballs a little larger than a golf ball. Add a piece of mozzarella cheese to the center of each meatball, making sure cheese is covered by meat. Place meatballs on a nonstick baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.2 g, Cholesterol 83.8 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 299 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

EASY CHICKEN MEATBALLS (5 INGREDIENTS!)



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These Easy Chicken Meatballs are a staple in our household. With only five simple ingredients, that add both moisture and maximum flavor to a blank canvas of ground chicken breast, the possibilities are endless to meal preparations. Toss everything together in about five minutes, baked for 15, and they're done. Keep in the fridge to pull our for salads and bowls throughout the week, or freeze so you can pull them out when you need them.

Provided by Nicole

Categories     Main Course

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chicken breast or tenderloin
1/2 medium onion, grated
3 large garlic cloves, grated
1 large egg
1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 tsp kosher salt

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Palce in the food processor. Pulse until the chicken is starting to grind. Leave the mixer on and let the meat grind. It should take about 1-2 minutes.
  • Once the meat is ground, remove the blade. Add in the grated onion, grated garlic, egg, panko, and salt. Use hands to gently combine everything together. Do not overmix.
  • Use a small cookie or ice cream scoop to form the chicken mixture into 25 meatballs. Place on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Damp hands with cold water. Roll into uniform meatballs. Place in the oven and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve right away or cool completely and store in an airtight containter. Freeze for up to two months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 27 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 19 mg, Sodium 121 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

EASY BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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Easy Baked Chicken Meatballs are a total family favorite! You'll love how easy they come together. They can be eaten plain, or served up in classics like spaghetti and meatballs and meatball subs.

Provided by Rachel Farnsworth

Categories     Main Dish

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 to 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
3/4 cup plain dried bread crumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons dried basil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon salt
1 to 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ((optional))
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly spray a 9 x 13 pan or baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, parmesan, garlic, basil, salt, and red pepper flakes. Add in milk, egg, olive oil, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
  • Shape into 1 to 1.5 inch balls. Whatever size you choose, they should all be roughly the same size for even cooking.
  • Bake for 25 -30 minutes. For extra crispy add another 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 4 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 220 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

GROUND CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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This recipe came from Busy Cooks, I found it on about.com and wanted to share it with my RecipeZaar family. I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. I was looking for a healthy alternative for meatballs, a word of caution-make sure you are getting ground chicken breast as opposed to ground chicken, there is a HUGE difference.

Provided by Duffyanne

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 meatballs (depending on how large you make them :), 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/3 cup fine dry breadcrumb
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves
1 lb ground chicken breast

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Melt butter in saucepan, add onion and garlic.
  • Cook onion and garlic over medium heat until tender-about 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove from heat, place in medium bowl. Add bread crumbs, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and tarragon. Mix well.
  • Add chicken, mix gently with hands to combine all ingredients.
  • Form into 1" meatballs, place on cookie sheet (I found it helpful to use parchment paper). You also may want to wet your hands or moisten them with olive oil, the chicken is sticky.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through (internal temperature should be 165 degrees F).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.9, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 128.5, Sodium 331.1, Carbohydrate 9.6, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.5, Protein 29.8

CHICKEN MEATBALLS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Chicken dinner takes a new shape with these savory meatballs! They're baked, not fried, for a hands-off, mess-free meal. Serve over your favorite pasta and sauce, or alongside your favorite vegetables. Hint: Make a double batch and freeze half for another night!

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 14 meatballs

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground chicken
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
pasta, cooked, for serving
sauce of choice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened and golden brown, about 7 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until aromatic, about 1 minute. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture cool to room temperature.
  • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, egg, panko, Parmesan, parsley, salt, pepper, and the onion mixture and use your hands to mix until just combined.
  • Roll the chicken mixture into 1½-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake the meatballs until browned and cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Serve with pasta and sauce of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 109 calories, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 1 gram

BAKED CHICKEN MEATBALLS



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My family loves these chicken meatballs, so they're on the menu often. They're wonderful as an appetizer or when we're watching the game, but I love to turn them into easy dinner options as well. -Haley Herridge, Columbus, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley or 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound ground chicken

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. In a large bowl, combine the first 9 ingredients. Add chicken; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place meatballs on a greased rack in a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake until cooked through, 20-25 minutes. If desired, top with additional chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 129mg cholesterol, Sodium 647mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ground chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have bread crumbs, you can use crushed crackers or oats instead.
  • Add a little bit of grated Parmesan cheese to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.
  • Be careful not to overcook the meatballs, or they will become dry and tough.
  • Serve the meatballs with your favorite sauce, such as marinara, Alfredo, or pesto.

Conclusion:

Ground chicken meatballs are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are easy to make and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including baking, frying, or simmering. Ground chicken meatballs are a great source of protein and can be a healthy addition to any meal.

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