Chicken Meatballs are a delicious alternative to the traditional meatball. Best when served with red sauce. Spaghetti adds an extra heartiness to the meal.
Chicken Meatballs with Red Sauce and Spaghetti
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For Chicken Meatballs3 lbs. of boneless chicken breast
- 1 cup chick peas
- 1 cup Italian parsley
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 3/4 cup corn meal
- Vegetable oil
For the Sauce29 oz. can crushed tomatoes
- 3 cloves garlic - chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian parsley - chopped
- 1/2 red onion - sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 lb. of your favorite spaghetti
- Grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
Instructions
Preheat Oven 350 degreesPlace in a food processor the chick peas, parsley, garlic and seasonings and process.
- Cut chicken breast into cubes and place in the food processor; do not over process the chicken. Place the ground chicken in a large bowl.
- Add the olive oil and mix the chicken.
- Place the corn meal in a shallow bowl. Form the chicken into desired sized balls and roll in the corn meal. Place the chicken balls in a baking dish and drizzle with the vegetable oil.
- For one inch chicken balls bake 20 – 25 minutes.
For the SauceHeat a large frying pan with the olive oil. Add the garlic, parsley and onion and sauté until the onion is slightly golden and the garlic fragrant.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, lemon juice and seasonings and simmer on low while the chicken balls bake.
- Place the chicken balls in the sauce when finished cooking.
- Prepare the spaghetti as directed.
- Plate the spaghetti topped with a drizzle of olive oil, dash of red pepper flakes. Top with the sauce; chicken balls and grated Romano cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
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Catherine
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peps says
wow!!!!!!! Just saw it on fb...i can it for breakfast, too!!!
Good morning, Catherine!
Celyn PS says
oh yum this looks really good! now im craving for some spaghetti!
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Kim G. says
Your meatballs with chickpeas looks so good and healthy. I will certainly try these next week:)
HOOTIN ANNI says
Mmmmmmmmm, ever so yummy, I'm sure.
The Mom Chef says
That's comfort food at its best, Catherine. It makes me want to sigh with pleasure just from looking at it.
sparkle100-havealook.blogspot.com says
oh my hubby would love it.
Me being G Free. I could not have the chick peas.
Then I would have to get G free spagetti and then hamburg with know filler.
I love this also. Nice looking meal.
Thanks for making us all hungry.
I will plan to get my G. free and make it next week.
Yummier.
Sandee says
Where there is pasta you'll find me. Oh yummy.
Have a fabulous day Catherine. My best to you and Tammy. ♥♥♥
Mary Frances McNellis says
Your homemade sauces always look so good! I bet you could sell them, Catherine; I would buy!
David says
Catherine, If only I could convince my better half to eat meat balls... She likes meat loaf so I don't really understand the difference! I've never had chicken meat balls but they sound good...a nice change of pace from the usual! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
~~louise~~ says
I rarely get excited over chicken meatballs, Catherine but, I must admit, I'm seriously considering giving them one more try after seeing this recipe. Very interesting...Not to mention how delicious it sounds.
Thank you so much for sharing...they say patience is a virtue, the sun is shining today!
Pam says
It looks hearty and very delicious - my kind of comfort food.
lisa is cooking says
I've been craving spaghetti and meatballs lately. This looks delicious!
claudia lamascolo says
Awesome photo mouth watering for sure.. these sound wonderful as I am sure they are !!! XO
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
They look really good! I was surprised about the chickpeas, but I bet it gives them a great texture.
Maureen | Orgasmic Chef says
Chicken balls sound really delicious and what a lovely meal after a long days work.
Reeni says
Another delicious and comforting pasta! I could eat a big plate of this right now! Happy weekend! xoxo
Joanne T Ferguson says
G'day! very healthy weekday meal, true!
Thanks for sharing!
Cheers! Joanne
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Miz Helen says
What awesome Chicken Meatballs, I can't wait to try them. Thank you so much for helping us celebrate Three Years at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
Miz Helen
kwgls says
Wow, this looks so good. Thanks for joining 4 seasons blog hop
Adelina Priddis says
Chicken balls with chickpeas...I like the idea! Thank you for sharing these on Foodie Friday. Pinning right now!