Moist, flavorful meatballs made from ground chicken and nestled among tender green pepper and onion strips.
This is the first stop on the ShopRite #NYCWFF Virtual Food Tour! All week long, different bloggers will be recreating recipes that will be featured at the New York City Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting Presented by ShopRite.
Disclosure: I was provided with free products and a ShopRite Gift Card for my involvement in our #NYCWFF Food Blogger Tour, however all opinions expressed are my own.
Believe it or not, I have never made my own meatballs (I know, shocking, right?). So I was really excited when I saw that the recipe chosen for me to recreate involved meatballs!
And I was even more excited when I read through the directions and they really seemed easy - definitely something I could handle.
As you know if you have perused through any of my posts before, I am all about easy when it comes to dinner preparation. The only remaining question was whether or not we would like it!
Well, I have to tell you, this recipe is super-tasty. If you are worried about the meatballs being a little bland because they are made from ground chicken, do not give it another thought!
This entire dish is very flavorful and a perfect fall or winter comfort dinner. And if you love easy meatball dishes, you should also try this super tasty Slow Cooker Hawaiian Meatball recipe!
This dish will be one of the featured dishes at the New York City Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting, presented by ShopRite, but if you can't make it to the festival, you can just make it yourself at home.
The ingredients are easy to find and the technique is easy to follow. Now, I will admit that my meatballs were not perfect spheres, but in the end they tasted great, so no one cared that the were a little more like parallelograms.
(Does that mean I need to change the recipe title to Chicken Cacciatore Meatparallelograms?) 🙂
And if you're looking for an airfryer meatball recipe, you've got to try these Air Fryer Turkey Meatballs or Air Fryer Chicken Meatballs!
Or try these Keto Pumpkin Meatballs for a unique and delicious meatball experience.
TIP
Buy your ground chicken in bulk, and use the extra to make these homemade chicken nuggets with ground chicken. Delicious and so much better for you than storebought!
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Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
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📋 Recipe Card
Ground Chicken Meatballs with Peppers and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 medium green pepper
- 1 sweet onion
- 1 egg
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (crushed)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
- Finely dice the green pepper and the onion and set aside. Beat the egg.1 medium green pepper, 1 sweet onion, 1 egg
- Place the ground chicken in a large mixing bowl. Add the chopped green pepper, onion, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.1 pound ground chicken, ½ cup dry Italian seasoned bread crumbs, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Take portions of the ground chicken mixture and shape into approximately 1 inch balls (tip: use a small cookie scoop if you have one). Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone liner (for easy cleanup).
- Bake meatballs for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
Notes
Prep Tips:
- Dice the peppers and onions as finely as possible so they mix evenly and don’t cause the meatballs to fall apart.
- Lightly oil your hands to shape the meatballs with less mess and more consistency.
- If the mixture feels too wet or sticky to shape, chill it in the fridge for 15 minutes before forming the meatballs.
Variation Suggestions:
- If desired, you can swap ground chicken for ground turkey or lean ground beef.
- For a spicy kick, add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a dash of hot sauce.
- Mix in a little grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor and richness.
- Make the meatballs gluten-free by using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
Serving Suggestions:
- Simmer in your favorite sauce and serve over rice, pasta, or couscous.
- Pair with a simple tomato sauce or a drizzle of garlic aioli.
- Make meatball subs by layering in a hoagie roll with melted cheese.
- Add to a salad or grain bowl for a protein-packed lunch.
Storage Info for Leftovers:
- Store leftover meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven until heated through, or simmer in a sauce on the stovetop until hot.
- Freeze cooked meatballs in a single layer on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer-safe bag or container. Use within 2 months for best quality.
- Thaw frozen meatballs in the refrigerator overnight. For a quicker thaw, simmer in a sauce on the stovetop or place them in the oven at 350 degrees F for 15-20 minutes.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.
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Mother of 3 says
Oh wow! Those sound amazing!! Pinned.
Amanda says
Yum! Thanks for joining this weeks Creative K Kids' Tasty Tuesday. I look forward to seeing what you share next week!
Jake Tyler says
I love meatballs! The dish looks so yummy, Kristin! Gonna try this recipe!!!
Kristin King says
Thanks! I hope you like it!
frugal hausfrau says
I can't wait to try these, myself, and how cool is that these are going to be featured at the New York City Wine and Food Festival Grand Tasting - of course, I think it's even cooler they're featured this week at Throwback Thursday, lol!!! Seriously, what a great makeover of a tired old classic!
Mollie
cakespy says
This is awfully clever. I love chicken cacciatore but I love the cleverness and concise form of making it a meatball dish! I can only imagine how good this is, until I make it of course!
Crystal says
Yummy, I'm sure this would be a hit with my family. Thanks for sharing #homemattersparty
Theresa says
My family loves meatballs I'd love to try making chicken ones. Can't wait to try this one Kristin. Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Pinned & shared.
Maria says
Okay I'm a big fan of meatballs and even bigger fan of Chicken Cacciatore, so this is definitely a must-try recipe for me! Thank you so much for sharing this on #shinebloghop, Kristin! So glad you were able to join us.
Karly says
Yuuuum! What a nice little twist on a classic. You can never go wrong with a heaping portion of pasta and meatballs! 🙂
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
What a great and unique idea! Thanks for sharing on the What's for Dinner link up!!