Chicken Meatballs with Wheel Pasta
If you need an easy, cozy dinner that even picky eaters will love, this Chicken Meatballs with Wheel Pasta is it! Tender chicken meatballs simmer in a garlicky tomato sauce, then get tossed with pasta and melty mozzarella balls for a comforting, cheesy, crave-worthy meal. This easy meatball pasta recipe is always a hit with family and friends. It’s a comforting, crowd-pleasing dinner that comes together quickly, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Cook the pasta 1 minute less than package directions call for. Drain the pasta and set aside.
- Step 2
Mix the breadcrumbs, ground chicken, egg and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl.
- Step 3
With wet hands use 1 teaspoon of the ground chicken mixture to roll into each tiny meatball.
- Step 4
Heat a large pot with 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
- Step 5
Cook the meatballs for 3 minutes turning occasionally.
- Step 6
Add the garlic to the meatballs and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 7
Add the tomato sauce, 1 teaspoon salt and basil and continue to cook the meatballs and sauce for 8 minutes over low heat.
- Step 8
Add the cooked pasta and mozzarella balls to the pot with the sauce and cook until the cheese and pasta are heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Step 9
Serve
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