Orecchiette with Chicken Meatballs
CALORIES: 570
PREP: 10 minutes
COOK: 15 minutes
If you've got pasta lovers in your household, then this Orecchiette with Chicken Meatballs is a guaranteed way to have them begging for seconds. Tender homemade chicken meatballs are simmered in a rich tomato sauce, then tossed with pasta and topped with mozzarella cheese. What's not to love?
Ingredients
| 1 lb | dried orecchiette pasta |
|---|---|
| 1 lb | ground chicken |
| 1/2 cup | breadcrumbs |
| 1/4 cup | freshly grated Parmesan cheese |
| 1 | large egg |
| 2 tbsp | chopped fresh parsley |
| 1 | garlic clove, grated |
| 1 tbsp | oil |
| 4 cups | halved cherry tomatoes |
| 1 cup | chicken broth |
| 1 cup | baby bocconcini cheese |
| 1 tsp | Italian seasoning |
| 2 tbsp | chopped fresh basil |
Salt and pepper to tast |
Directions
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the package instruction.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, parsley, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well. Using hands or a cookie scoop, shape the meatballs and set them aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Arrange the meatballs in the skillet and cook until they are golden, about 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the meatballs and contine to cook them until the remaining side is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and chicken broth to the skillet and cover. Cook, until the meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165ºF, about 5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Top the pasta with the bocconcini and cover. Cook until the cheese has melted.
Serve immediately topped with the Italian seasoning and fresh basil or store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 570 |
| Total Fat (g) | 16 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 115 |
| Sodium (mg) | 210 |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) | 75 |
| Dietary Fiber (g) | 3 |
| Total Sugars (g) | 6 |
| Protein (g) | 33 |
| Calcium (mg) | 234 |
| Iron (mg) | 6 |
| Potassium (mg) | 913 |
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