Simple Chicken Meatballs And Spaghetti Dinner
A wholesome and comforting dish featuring juicy chicken meatballs and perfectly cooked spaghetti, ideal for weeknight meals.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Large Pot
- Skillet
Ingredients
Meatball Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground Chicken Lean protein for meatballs.
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs Acts as a binding agent.
- 1 large Egg Used to bind the meatball mixture.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for flavor and color.
- 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning.
- 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper For seasoning.
Spaghetti Ingredients
- 8 ounces Spaghetti Cook until al dente.
- 24 ounces Tomato Sauce For coating the spaghetti.
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil For sautéing garlic.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently and form into golf ball-sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook spaghetti until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water, then drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute, then add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add baked meatballs to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Combine cooked spaghetti with the sauce and meatballs, tossing gently to coat.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or cheese if desired.
Notes
Consider adding vegetables to the meatball mixture for extra nutrition.