Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
These chicken cacciatore meatballs are a flavorful twist on a classic Italian favorite, featuring tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce with peppers, mushrooms, and herbs. This easy one-pan recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Breadcrumbs
- Egg
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, finely chopped
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Olive oil
- Bell peppers, sliced
- Mushrooms, sliced
- Canned crushed tomatoes
- Tomato paste
- Chicken broth
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown meatballs on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté onion, bell peppers, and mushrooms until softened.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
- Return meatballs to the pan, cover, and simmer until cooked through and sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Avoid overmixing the meatball mixture to keep them tender.Browning adds extra flavor—don’t skip this step.Simmer gently to keep meatballs juicy.
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