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6) Skillet chicken meatballs in tomato‑basil sauce

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced

Method
 

  1. Mix chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  2. Shape into 16 small meatballs.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Brown meatballs on all sides, about 6 minutes.
  5. Remove meatballs and cook onion and garlic until soft, 2 minutes.
  6. Add crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
  7. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in basil and taste for seasoning. Serve with rice or pasta.