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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Wednesday, August 3, 2016 by Lolli 19 Comments

When I was growing up, my mom cooked us a family dinner every night. There were 7 of us – my mom, dad, and 5 kids – just like my family today. Kitchen tables don’t tend to be built for families of seven. Seven is an awkward number to fit around a table. We made it work by having our own seats. We didn’t have “assigned” seats, per se, but we gravitated to certain seats and always sat in the same spot.

Chicken parmesan meatballs - a fun twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmesan. Your whole family will love it!

A funny thing happened several years ago. I realized that my kids had gravitated towards their favorite seats, too, and now they always sit in the same place, night after night.

Chicken parmesan meatballs - a fun twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmesan. Your whole family will love it!

 

Family dinner is an important part of our family’s story, and a small thing like sitting in our favorite seats around the table like I did when I was younger makes me feel connected to the family that I grew up in.

Tonight, we had a full house, with several extra kids over to share our family dinner. I love cooking homestyle foods, especially when I can share. We had a full kitchen, but we ended the evening with full, happy bellies, and I wouldn’t have wanted it any other way.

Plus…tonight’s dinner was absolutely amazing and I am so excited to share it with you!

Chicken parmesan meatballs - a fun twist on traditional spaghetti and meatballs and chicken parmesan. Your whole family will love it!

The star of tonight’s dinner was RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce. It is RAGÚ’s thickest sauce – you can tell because it hugs the pasta…or the meatballs in our case tonight. RAGÚ® peels, chops and simmers each ingredient and uses a special blend of herbs (basil, fennel, oregano and black pepper) to layer and build the flavor. Plus, they don’t use artificial flavors, artificial colors or high fructose corn syrup. It’s good stuff.

And so is this recipe. But don’t take my word for it. Make this recipe for your own family – you’ll love it!

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Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Chicken Parmesan Meatballs

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • 1 (23 oz) jar RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce, divided (I used roasted garlic)
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
  • 1/2 a small onion, chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Cooked angel hair pasta
  • Chopped parsley and grated Parmesan cheese for garnish, if desired

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add ground chicken, 2 tablespoons RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, onion, basil, Italian seasoning, egg, salt and pepper. Mix with your hands until all ingredients are incorporated - do not over-mix.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into meatballs; place on a baking sheet (since the meatballs don't spread, you can place them pretty close together).
  4. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove baking sheet from oven and turn the oven to broil.
  5. Brush each meatball with RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce (I used about 1/4 cup). Sprinkle generously with mozzarella cheese.
  6. Broil meatballs for about 5 minutes, or until cheese is melty and bubbly.
  7. Serve hot with angel hair pasta topped with RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese.
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Here’s a peak at the behind-the-scenes creation of the recipe. It’s so easy to make these yummy chicken meatballs!

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What is your favorite way to use RAGÚ® Homestyle sauce? And what is your favorite flavor? I’m a fan of garlic, so the Roasted Garlic was my flavor of choice.

Want MORE delicious recipes with RAGÚ®? You’ve got to check out the recipe section HERE for a ton of family-friendly homestyle dishes.

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I became a mom in 1996, and in 2005 I had my fifth. Yes, 5 kids. In 2007, this blog was born (my 6th baby that will never grow up) and I've been sharing recipes, photography tricks, parenting tips, and everything in between. (Formerly Better in Bulk)

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Comments

  1. Janet W. says

    Sunday, August 28, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    These look so delicious and flavorful! Thanks for sharing!

  2. Darlene W says

    Thursday, August 25, 2016 at 1:10 pm

    Now this looks like a recipe I could handle

  3. Lolli says

    Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at 11:09 am

    Thank you…again! :) Now that we’ve finished the first batch, I need to make another batch of meatballs to freeze!

  4. Lois @Walking on Sunshine Recipes says

    Monday, August 15, 2016 at 11:32 am

    I’ll say it again, this recipe looks amazing and so easy for a busy weeknight! Thank you for sharing with Delicious Dishes Recipe Party this week! Hope to see you again for another party tomorrow!

  5. Crystal@WhatTreasuresAwait says

    Sunday, August 14, 2016 at 4:41 pm

    I’ve made meatballs with beef and turkey but never chicken. I”m going to have to try this! Thanks for sharing at Welcome Home Wednesdays!

  6. Adrian says

    Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 5:10 pm

    I’ve got a family of picky eaters but this is something they would definitely eat. Good idea Lolli.

  7. Carole from Carole's Chatter says

    Thursday, August 11, 2016 at 3:31 pm

    Hi Lolli, this would be a lovely contribution to Food on Friday: Decadent Delights over at Carole’s Chatter. Please do bring it over and add it to the collection. Cheers

  8. Emily says

    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 6:05 pm

    These meatballs sound delicious! Thanks for linking up with Merry Monday!

  9. Lolli says

    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 2:35 pm

    You are the sweetest! Thank you!

  10. Lisa @ Crazy Adventures in Parenting says

    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 2:31 pm

    HOLY HANNAH, this is brilliant. FREAKING BRILLIANT!!! *applause*

  11. Kathryn @ Family Food on the Table says

    Wednesday, August 10, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Meatballs are always a hit at our house and I love making different versions and switching things up. Plus, they freeze great to keep on hand for another night — though you might not get many leftovers in your house ;) These sound so delicious – pinned!

  12. Lois @Walking on Sunshine Recipes says

    Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    These meatballs look great. I’ve never cooked with ground chicken! I know my family will love recipe and I love the ease of using a jar sauce! Thanks for sharing!

  13. Helen Fern says

    Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:22 am

    Those are some succulent looking meatballs!! Would love to have you share it at the What’s for Dinner Link up!
    https://www.lazygastronome.com/whats-for-dinner-sunday-link-up-56/

  14. Lolli says

    Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I’ve made meatballs so many times with both ground beef and pork, but I don’t know why I haven’t used chicken more before now. It was a hit!

  15. Lolli says

    Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 10:39 am

    I need to make chicken meatballs more often – they were a huge hit!

  16. SunnyDaysNora says

    Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 8:07 am

    Oh yum! Chicken meatballs are a favorite of mine. What a great way to use a great sauce

  17. Theresa (@DearCreatives) says

    Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 12:11 am

    We just made meatballs tonight but, I love idea of switching it up with ground chicken. Can’t wait to try your recipe.

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