Chicken meatballs are a versatile ingredient that can be used in all kinds of delicious recipes. From appetizers to main courses to even desserts, chicken meatballs make an easy addition to spice up mealtime. Here are 16 amazing ideas for what to make with chicken meatballs.
Appetizers
Easy appetizers like chicken meatballs are great. Here are some great ideas for chicken meatball appetizers.
1. Chicken Meatball Sliders
Put small slider buns or dinner rolls on the grill and make mini chicken meatball sliders. Add cheese, barbecue sauce, ranch dressing, or other fun toppings.
2. Chicken Meatball Lettuce Wraps
Chop up cooked chicken meatballs and wrap in lettuce leaves with shredded veggies, sauce and other fillings for a low-carb appetizer
3. Baked Chicken Meatballs
For an easy Italian-style starter, bake chicken meatballs with marinara sauce and Parmesan cheese. Serve with toasted bread slices or pita chips.
4. Chicken Meatball Skewers
Thread chicken meatballs onto skewers alternated with veggies, fruits or cheese cubes. Bake or grill until heated through for handheld appetizers.
Salads and Bowls
Using chicken meatballs in main dish salads and bowls makes for a hearty, protein-packed meal.
5. Chicken Meatball Caesar Salad
Chop chicken meatballs up and add them to a classic Caesar salad for extra substance.
6. Chicken Meatball Noodle Bowl
Make an easy noodle bowl with ramen noodles, chicken meatballs, shredded carrots, edamame, green onions and peanut or teriyaki sauce.
7. Chicken Meatball Grain Bowl
Put chicken meatballs, roasted vegetables, greens, hummus or avocado in a healthy grain bowl.
8. Greek Chicken Meatball Salad
In a Greek salad, use chicken meatballs instead of plain chicken breast along with cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, feta and Greek dressing.
Soups and Stews
Chicken meatballs make a hearty addition to soups and stews.
9. Chicken Meatball Soup
Simmer chicken meatballs in chicken broth with veggies like carrots, celery and onion for an easy and comforting soup.
10. Chicken Meatball Chili
Add bite-sized chicken meatballs to your favorite chili recipe for extra flavor and protein.
11. Chicken Meatball Stew
Make a hearty chicken stew with meatballs, potatoes, carrots and peas in a creamy or tomato-based broth.
12. Chicken Meatball Pho
Add cooked chicken meatballs to hot bowls of pho soup along with rice noodles, broth, veggies and herbs.
Pasta Dishes
Chicken meatballs are amazing in all kinds of pasta recipes:
13. Chicken Meatball Pasta Bake
A chicken meatball pasta bake with ziti, marinara sauce and mozzarella is a family favorite.
14. Chicken Meatball Alfredo
Toss chicken meatballs with fettuccine, Alfredo sauce, spinach and Parmesan for a creamy comfort food.
15. Chicken Meatball Lasagna
Layer lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, chicken meatballs, tomato sauce and mozzarella for a hearty baked pasta dish.
16. Chicken Meatball Carbonara
Sauté chicken meatballs and spaghetti in a rich, creamy carbonara sauce for a restaurant-worthy pasta dish.
Even More Ideas
Don’t stop there! Chicken meatballs can also be used creatively in sandwiches, flatbreads, stir fries, tacos, pizza and more. Spice them up with different seasonings and cuisines for endless variety. You can even make sweet chicken meatballs for dessert recipes using fruits or chocolate. Chicken meatballs are an easy, budget-friendly ingredient that opens up a world of quick, family-friendly meal ideas.
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Why do recent recipes call for garlic and onion powder? Use real garlic, or scallions. These substitutes are not true to flavor and can go stale.
I find adding a small shredded zucchini (eggplant works too) produces a more tender, “fluffier” chicken meatball. Otherwise it’s too dense.
@Leslie I think maybe fresh garlic isn’t used because of the meatballs short cook time of 20 minutes. Twenty minutes doesn’t allow the garlic to cook long enough to mellow, and diners might find the bite of garlic with so little cook time to be too assertive and hard to digest.
I add crushed red pepper to give them some zip. Will make again!
Too salty for my taste with both Parmesan and salt. Omit salt next time. Cooked in air fryer for 15 minutes at 400 which was too long.
As always be diligent with the meat thermometer, it only took me 14 minutes to get into the 170’s. We paired it with sweet Thai chili sauce and took out the oregano. A+Private comments are only visible to you.
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FAQ
What do you serve meatballs with?
Meatballs are incredibly versatile and can be served with a wide range of sides. Common pairings include pasta (especially spaghetti), mashed potatoes, rice, and various vegetables like green beans or broccoli.
How do you eat Trader Joe’s chicken meatballs?
As usual, Trader Joe’s Chicken Meatballs can be eaten in a variety of ways, such as in a stir-fry, a sandwich, or soup. They can also be eaten as a quick and easy appetizer on their own with your favorite dipping sauce.
What goes with chicken teriyaki meatballs?
How to Serve: These teriyaki chicken meatballs go well with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli, but for extra vegetables, you can also serve them with my edamame crunch salad.
What else can you use meatballs for?
Table Of Contents show1. 1 Meatball Subs. 1. 2 Meatball Sliders. 1. 3 French Onion Soup with Meatballs. 1. 4 Meatball Egg Rolls. 1. 5 Meatball Lasagna. 1. 6 Meatball Grilled Cheese. 1. 7 Meatball Pizza. 1. 8 Meatball Calzone.