How to Make Chicken Meatballs and Spaghetti - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken meatballs and spaghetti is a classic Italian dish that never fails to satisfy. The combination of juicy, tender chicken meatballs and al dente spaghetti, all smothered in a rich tomato sauce, makes for a comforting and hearty meal that is perfect for any night of the week. Whether you are cooking for your family or hosting a dinner party, this recipe is sure to impress.

What sets this recipe apart from traditional meatball dishes is the use of ground chicken, which provides a ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
  • 2 ¼ cups water
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 1 cup dry bread crumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (16 ounce) package whole-wheat spaghetti

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Stir together the crushed tomatoes, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, water, and basil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes while preparing meatballs.
  • Mix together the ground chicken, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Roll into 1 inch balls. Heat a large skillet over medium heat, and coat with cooking spray. Brown the meatballs on all sides. Add meatballs to the simmering pasta sauce and cook until internal temperature of meatballs reaches a minimum of 160 degrees F (72 degrees C), about 30 minutes.
  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the spaghetti, and return to a boil. Cook until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain. Serve the meatballs and sauce over the cooked spaghetti.
  • Nutrition

    491 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 120mg
    • Sodium: 876mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 66g
    • Dietary Fiber: 12g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 42g
    • Vitamin C: 22mg
    • Calcium: 199mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1192mg