Can you make this recipe with Ground Beef?

Yes, you can make this same recipe with 85% lean ground beef.

Can you freeze chicken meatballs?

Yes, you can freeze your pre-seasoned chicken meatballs in an air-sealed freezer bag for up to 2-3 weeks in the freezer. Just drain well before serving. Lastly, I don't recommend freezing chicken meatballs with panko.

Can you freeze the tomato sauce?

Yes, you can freeze the tomato sauce for 2-3 weeks. Once defrosted it will release liquid. Just drain well before serving.

Can chicken meatballs go with a creamy sauce?

Yes, it can pair well with cream sauce. Check out above for more cream sauce options.

Can you use ground chicken breast for chicken meatballs?

Yes, you can use ground chicken breast. It will be slightly dry as chicken breast is, but it is suggested to place 1 graded raw potato and add more greens if you like to bring some moisture to the meatball.

Cajun Chicken Meatball Pasta

Description

Cajun Chicken Meatballs Pasta

OH, MY CRISPNESS! This Cajun Chicken Meatball Pasta with a warm comforting Cinnamon sauce is so easy and simple to make! Not only is it delicious looking but it tastes out of this world as well! In other words, it’s worth trying it out! In addition, all you need to do for the meatball recipe is toss everything in a bowl, roll it into balls, and crust it up. After that, boil pasta with some sauce, and that’s it your DONE! In conclusion, it sounds more complicated than it is but it’s pretty simple to make. I promise!

Ingredients

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Chicken Meatballs

1 lb ground chicken leg meat (preferred)
1 Onion
3 tablespoons cajun seasoning
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/2 cup of parsley
5 garlic cloves
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoon of salt
1 cup of panko

Sauce

1/4 cup olive oil
5 chopped garlic cloves
1 15 oz tomato sauce
1 8 oz stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon allspice
1 1/2 teaspoon dry basil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

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Instructions

Start by shredding your onion. Add onion, cajun seasoning, parmesan cheese, and parsley to the ground chicken mixture. Grind garlic and beat egg yolks together and add to chicken mixture.
Dampen your hands with some water and roll into approximately 12 meatballs and place on a lined baking tray with a silicone liner or parchment paper. Spray chicken meatballs with cooking spray place them into the oven and bake for 20-25 min until slightly firm.
While meatballs are cooking, cook pasta according to package instructions. Next, start preparing sauce by adding olive oil and garlic to a saucepan. Cook for 2 min on high heat.
Add tomato sauce and stewed tomato and stir together. Let this simmer for 3 minutes on high heat. Add allspice, and basil and allow this to cook for another minute. Add black pepper, cinnamon, and salt and simmer for another 5 minutes on low heat.
Add shredded mozzarella cheese and cook until cheese melts on low heat. By now your chicken meatballs should be done and can be carefully removed from the oven. Add pasta to a serving plate and top it with sauce. Place meatballs on top and Enjoy!

Notes

*** Our Nutrition information is estimated, so please make sure to check your own calculation to fit your diet.

Prep Time: 35
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dinner
Method: Oven Baked/Stove Top
Cuisine: Italian

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