And if you don’t want to use pumpkin, just make it without for a creamy, delicious vodka sauce.

A creamy delicious tomato sauce with vodka with a little spice and now with PUMPKIN. one more reason to stock up on canned pumpkin, this is comfort food at it’s best, who knew it could get better…

If you’re a Penne Alla vodka fan, this meal is sure to please on a cool fall or winter night. But honestly, why do we tend to enjoy pumpkin items for half of the year…

Fresh pumpkins are available for that season, but canned pumpkin is readily available and delicious. I say… enjoy pumpkin all year long and make this pumpkin penne alla vodka all year long!

It can…

add in some pumpkin and WHAMO a fantastic version we’ll be making again and again.

With the combination of chicken meatballs and pasta, dish me out a bowl full and call me happy!

Creamy rich and delicious with a hint of spice all saucy and delicious, poured over pasta and adding chicken meatballs make it a protein-packed meal.

This recipe is great with chicken meatballs. You can certainly add chicken breast is you prefer, shrimp is another great option, and sausage is a favorite as well.

This recipe is great served on its own, or add a side vegetable like broccoli or asparagus. Garlic bread and a Creamy Caesar Salad is another great item to add. YUM!

What other flavors can be added?

Top this dish with grated Romao Cheese my personal favorite or Parmesan.

Make this dish as spicy as you’d like by adding more crushed red pepper, the pumpkin and the cream give a nice balance to the acidity of the tomato sauce so spice it up as much as you’d like, the mild sweetness of the pumpkin and the cream can handle it!

I am a huge chicken meatball fan. They are easy to make, bake in about 15 minutes and are moist and delicious. A whole new version of spaghetti and meatballs to fall in love with!

Do I have to use penne?

No, any shape pasta will be great with this rich creamy vodka sauce, rigatoni, and bow ties are always a hit as well.

This recipe makes great meal prep, they are great in the fridge or freezer as they reheat well.

This Pumpkin Vodka Sauce is based off my traditional Vodka Sauce Recipe.

Looking for more delicious savory pumpkin recipe give some of these a try:

• Pumpkin Alfredo Sauce
• 2 ingredient pumpkin pasta recipe
• Pumpkin Sausage Soup
• Garlic Pumpkin Mashed Potatoes

Need a homemade tomato sauce recipe check this out!

Print out my chicken meatball recipe to add the meatballs to this meal.

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Pumpkin Vodka Sauce

A delicious and creamy vodka sauce with pumpkin added in for a tasty meal, piled high with chicken meatballs, and pour it over pasta and you have a real WINNER how ever you serve it.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Italian

Keyword pasta,, pumpkin, sauce

Prep Time 20 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 +servings

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 1/2 cup vodka
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups tomato/marinara sauce marinara, tomato sauce or any other well flavored jarred or homemade sauce. If using a plain tomato sauce be sure to saute 1/2 cup onion, and 1-2 teaspoons garlic in oil over medium-high heat for 1 minute.
• 1/2-1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• salt and pepper to taste
• garnish with fresh basil or oregano if desired

Instructions

• I linked my chicken meatball recipe in the post, you can serve this sauce over pasta, or chicken breasts, beef meatballs, and sausage is another great option. Using this pumpkin vodka sauce over chicken meatballs also makes a great appetizer.
• In a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat stir in pumpkin puree. tomato sauce, and vodka, simmer for 10 minutes. Why 10 minutes? to ensure the alcohol of the vodka cooks off.
• Stir in heavy cream.
• Add in crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Toss the sauce over any protein you may be adding.
• Or simply serve this sauce over a plate of pasta.
• Top with grated Romano or Parmesan cheese, add some fresh basil or oregano.

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I love quick and easy recipes and Curry Chicken Recipe comes together and is ready in 30 minutes.

I love all sorts of Thai style recipes, if you enjoy them too give a few of these a try.

• Spring Rolls
• and fun Eggsalad Spring Roll
• Thai Peanut Sauce
• Thai Salad
• Thai Noodles

Bake or cook this meatballs in a skillet or air fryer. I baked them. I often double the meatball recipe and save the second portion for another recipe. A whole baking sheet can hold 2-3 lbs of meatballs so why not make extra!

Place the meatballs in the simple curry sauce that only takes minutes to prepare and you’ll be diving your fork into the meatballs in no time.

Serve this with rice, use your favorite variety I love jasmine rice and basmati rice for this dish.

There are many different varieties of curry, I typically find I like the golden yellow dry variety, but use the style you have or prefer. I love adding harissa I usually use a harissa paste but have also found this dry harissa which works well especially when we are camping. Harissa really gives the entire dish a great warmth and slight spice that I find irresistible.

More ingredients for this sauce that taste wonderful… add creamy coconut milk, and don’t forget the fresh lime juice, it really balances the flavors.

Chop some fresh cilantro and in a matter of minutes you’ll be able to start indulging!

What vegetables go with chicken curry meatballs?

I like carrots, celery, broccoli, bok choy, and snow peas, the options are endless.

Does this recipe have to be served as a soup?

Often you find curry recipes to be very “brothy”, you don’t have to make it so “soupy” you can make it thicker, which I find works well for meal prep and freezing.

Make a slurry with a mix a half cup of water with 1-2 tablespoons of cornstarch. Mix until smooth, then pour it into the simmering sauce to thicken it.

What other other flavors can be added to this?

Add a tablespoon or two of any nut butter, and if you’d like a tangy addition add some fresh diced pineapple or use drained canned pineapple.

As you can see these meals come together easily with the thickened sauce, which makes for perfect meal prep!

If you are interested in more meatball recipes be sure to check out this post with a dozen other varieties.

Meatballs are great over rice, pasta, in sandwiches, and served as an appetizer… the possibilities are endless.

More Chicken Meaball Ideas!

How can I adjust the spice in this recipe?

Add more harissa or crushed red pepper, or Thai chilis to spice it up, and if you want it less spicy add more coconut milk or coconut cream.

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Curry Chicken Meatballs

The perfect weeknight meal made easy and ready in 30 minutes. This recipe is great for meal prep, be sure to make extra meatballs, they are addicting.

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Thai

Keyword chicken, dinner, meal prep, soup

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 6 servings

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Cost $16

Ingredients

• 2 lbs ground chicken
• 1 cup panko bread crumbs
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste or minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon curry can add an additional tablespoon for desired flavor
• 1 tablespoon harissa
• 1/2 lime, juiced
• 1/2 cup coconut milk or coconut cream
• 1 lb broccoli florets, cut
• 1/2 cup onion, diced
• 1 cup carrots, sliced or chopped about 2-3 carrots
• 1 cup celery, sliced

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 425°.
• Prepare the chicken meatballs by adding the ground chicken to a medium bowl, along with bread crumbs, garlic, and eggs, and mix well.
• Scoop into 2 tablespoon-sized balls, roll, and place on a baking sheet.
• Place the baking sheet in the oven, the meatballs will be done when they reach an internal temperature of 165°. Which usually takes about 15 minutes.
• If baking broccoli, prep the broccoli by cutting the florets bite-sized then place them on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil and roast the broccoli on the rack under the meatballs in the oven. Broccoli usually takes about 10 minutes.
• In a large pot or 5 qt dutch oven saute the onion, carrot, and celery.
• add the chicken broth, curry, harissa, coconut milk/cream cook over medium heat, and bring to a simmer.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce when they are finished baking.
• make a cornstarch slurry if you want the sauce thick, use 1/2 cup water and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch mixed smooth then pour into the simmering sauce. Double this portion if needed for the desired thickness.
• Finish the dish by adding fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro.
• Serve over rice, add broccoli or any additional cooked vegetable you prefer.
• If desired, add additional curry or harissa, add crushed red pepper flakes for more spice, add more coconut milk for less spice, and add pineapple for a slightly sweet and acidic flavor.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.

Notes

When meal-prepping this dish, I prefer to roast the broccoli in the oven as opposed to putting it in the broth, the added liquid makes the broccoli mushy when reheated. Roasted broccoli tastes better when reheated. Place the broccoli on a baking sheet, drizzle with avocado/olive oil, and cook at 400° for 10 minutes.

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I am a HUGE fan of chicken and chicken meatballs are at the top of the list of items I love. They go with practically everything. They are easy to make and cook quickly which is just more reason to love them.

You can purchase ground chicken in grocery stores and it’s perfect for when you want a pound or two, but if you plan on making chicken meatballs often or cook more than a couple pounds you might like to purchase boneless skinless chicken breasts and grind the meat yourself.

I have a meat grinder attachment on my KitchenAid mixer. The price per pound where I live is often $6.99/lb for 1 lb ground chicken, while the boneless skinless chicken breast can be $2.99/lb so if you’re making a lot it’s a great option to grind your own. I often make 6 lbs.

I have this this meat grinder attachment, I’ve had it for years. They now have a metal meat grinder which I believe would be more durable, and I found a less expensive version here.

How to cook chicken meatballs:

The number one thing to remember is to cook the chicken meatballs until the internal temperature is 165°.

Cook them on the stove in a skillet in 2 tablespoons oil until the internal temp reaches 165° add a lid and turn after you brown them so they stay juicy.

Bake them in the oven on a rolled edge baking sheet, add a tablespoon of oil, or line the pan with foil. bake at 425° for 10-12 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°.

Place the meatballs on a baking tray and place it on the grill for an easy way to cook meatballs outside, no need to heat up the kitchen, great for the summer! Be sure the internal temperature is 165°. Non stick foil can be placed on the baking pan or spray it with an oil spray, so they won’t stick.

Cook them in an air fryer at 400° 8-10 minutes, or until the internal temp is 165°.

Using a quick read thermometer is best when cooking chicken, this is my favorite one. I have two of them (one for cooking inside and one for cooking on the grill) and buy them for gifts!

Oh, YEA BABY… it’s meatball time!

• Honey Sesame Chicken Meatballs a fun savory sweet Asian sauce
• Chicken Satay Meatballs– bring on this wonderful peanut butter flavor
• Banh Mi Style Meatballs– flavorful and full of color, and the pickled onions make it amazing.
• Lemon Wine Brown Butter Sauce– this is my number one sauce, serve with pasta or rice with chicken meatballs for a tasty meal
• Chicken Parmesan Meatballs– OMG these are super-delicious
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs– like buffalo wings without the bones, super tender
• Polynesian Meatballs– another fun flavor option!

More great recipes using ground chicken: Chicken Lettuce Wraps and these great Greek Chicken Meatballs!

Add in a cup of fresh spinach leaves and mix the spinach into the chicken meatball mixture.. It’s a great way to get your veggies in! And Chicken goes great with Creamy Vodka Sauce, and this meal makes for great meal prep, as you can see.

Check out my Meal Prep for more info on how and why to meal prep!

If you’re looking to make low-carb or keto chicken meatballs, swap out 1/4 cup of almond flour for the breadcrumbs, or use a low-carb bread, allow it to go stale, and crumble/chop into breadcrumbs.

Sauces…

Oh, the possibilities. Here are more than 20 delicious options:

• sweet chili sauce
• cilantro lime
• mustard cheese sauce
• marinara sauce
• buttermilk ranch dressing
• garlicky sauce
• lemon wine brown butter sauce
• Alfredo
• green goddess
• cheesy jalapeno
• pesto
• Caesar
• Thai peanut
• sweet chili sauce
• jalapeno pesto
• Bloody Mary bbq sauce
• homemade ketchup
• Guinness mustard cheese dip,
• feta basil dip
• beer cheese dip
• creamy horseradish sauce
• sriracha aioli

Or keep it simple and use a purchased sauce:

• Hidden Valley garlic ranch
• mustard mild or spicy
• mustard
• Buffalo wing sauce
• BBQ sauce

As you can see there are so many flavor options!

This is one of the meal prep dinners I make often. It’s quick and easy. And can make a lot of meals, they freeze well, or just pop them in the fridge. Cook pasta and toss it with your favorite tomato sauce. Add some cooked broccoli. Use a 1 tablespoon size scoop and add dollops of ricotta cheese on top, and you’re all set. I use this style container for meal prep, to save time, money, energy, and to have meals ready in minutes!

Can these meatballs be made with something else?

Yes, use ground turkey, pork, or beef.

Be sure to check out my other MEATBALL RECIPES that can be adapted and made with ground chicken.

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Chicken Meatballs

the perfect item for appetiers and mealtime and the flavor option list is LONG! Check out this easy recipe that can be air fried, cooked in a skillet or in the oven.

Course Appetizer, Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, meatball

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 4 servings per lb

Author Diane Schmidt – createdbydiane.com

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 large egg
• 3/4-1 cup panko bread crumbs or other bread crumbs
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• pinch salt and pepper

Instructions

• In a medium bowl combine the ground chicken along with all the other ingredients.
• Mix well with hands (wear food service gloves if desired)until all ingredintes are combined.
• Use a 2-tablespoon scoop and scoop out the chicken mixture into even portions, roll the between your palms if needed to create a smoother ball shape if desired.
• Cook meatballs: 3 options

  In the oven- place a tablespoon of oil on a rolled edge baking sheet, and place the meatballs at least an inch apart. Turn once halfway through cooking at 400° for 15 minutes or until internal temperature is 165°

  In a skillet- heat a skillet on medium-high heat, add a tablespoon of oil, then add meatballs and turn to brown on each side, then place a lid on top, allowing a little air to escape. Turn the temperature down if needed.

  In the air fryer- add oil to the bottom basket if needed, and place meatballs in a single layer. Cook at 400° for 8-10 minutes or until the internal temp is 165°
• Serve with your desired sauce (I have a list of over 20 sauces in the post in case you missed seeing it)

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Make Mealtime Delicious

Mealtime can get daunting, most people end up making the same meals over and over. 

Ground meat recipes give you so many options.

In any of these recipes, you can substitute the specific protein for the one you prefer if it’s originally made with one you like less.

Which is your go-to Ground Meat?

Mine switches around quite often, I’m currently in love with pork dumplings, and ground beef with pasta, along with chicken meatballs for just about everything from appetizers to dinners!

The next time you have a lb of ground meat, I hope you find some new recipes to try! 

Ground Meat Options

If you haven’t been buying ground chicken, trust me, it’s available in more and more stores, and when it wasn’t. I used to buy chicken and grind it myself with my Kitchen Aid mixer and the meat grinder attachment. I’m so happy it’s more readily available. 

For example years ago, it seemed that only ground beef and pork were available, then came along ground turkey and ground chicken. The possibilities are endless, switch up which protein you use and find a new favorite flavor combo.

Take a look and find something new to make for dinner, there are over 50 recipes…

Be creative and try something new. You may just find a new favorite! My family now loves chicken meatballs and requests them all the time. The sauce options and flavor combinations are endless.

Easy Meals

• Creamy Chicken Meatball Soup such a fun chicken soup option
• Asian Beef Noodles save time and money and make this instead of ordering take-out
• Sausage Pepper and Onion Pasta a fun meal based on the ever-popular sandwich
• Pumpkin Vodka Sauce a unique fall flavor you can enjoy year-round
• Pumpkin Sausage Soup warm and comforting soup you’ll love
• Lasagna Soup cozy cheesy comfort food

Family Favorites

• Chicken Parmesan Meatball Soup super flavorful
• Tortilla Empanadas OMG these are a must
• Sausage Bolognese amazing taste
• Lazy Stuffed Cabbage so fun
•  Pasta with Meat Sauce a classic and always a favorite
• Skillet Meatloaf irresistible

My most often used pots and skillets

• 12″ Cast Iron Skillet- great for browning meat
• 5 quart Dutch Oven– the perfect size for family meals, soups and so much more

Save Money- Eat at Home

• Pork Dumplings– the easy way!
• Meatball Tortellini Soup– A cool weather favorite
• Pork Wontons Air fryer, crispy and ready fast
• Lettuce Wraps and a hearty bowl option
• Chicken Curry Meatballs fabulous flavors
• White Turkey Chili Quick and easy chili

• Taco Salad: A really easy and healthy low-carb meal to enjoy on Taco Tuesday or any day!
• Pineapple and Peach Turkey Meatballs – This sauce is amazing!
• Honey Sesame Chicken Meatballs – Not only do they look amazing, but they also taste equally so!
• Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers – A classic dish gets a low-carb makeover!
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs – Probably the easiest way to serve up the great taste of buffalo wings in a healthier way for dinner that everyone will love!

• Italian Wedding Soup – This soup is a must make, perfect all year long, and you can add the greens to each dish if you have fussier eaters to keep the veggies separate if you need to.
• Empanadas – serve these pocket-filled yumminess as an appetizer or main dish.
• Meatball Sub – A true favorite!
• Glazed Pork and Zucchini Meatballs – pack in the veggies with these yummy pork meatballs, they stay extra moist!
• Spicy Beefy Meatballs in Onion Gravy – These are one of my hubby’s all-time favorites!

• Salisbury Steak –  a great low-carb option to hamburgers, and kids love this!
• Turkey Meatball Mashed Potato Sandwich – so fun and full of comfort no matter what time of year it is.
• Chicken Satay Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce – A peanut butter lover’s dream!
• Chicken Parmesan Meatballs – A classic flavor made in meatballs, AMAZING!
• Deconstructed Chicken Egg Roll – a quick meal that tastes as if you’ve slaved over it!

• Banh Mi Pork meatballs – These are one of my all-time favorites. I love all the fresh flavors and pickled onions too!
• Zuppa Toscano – A delicious Olive Garden copycat!
• One Pot Spaghetti Soup – 30 minutes to an amazing meal!
• Goulash  –Always a good idea!!!
• Zucchini Noodle Lasagna – a low-carb twist on a yummy classic.

• Baked Ziti –One of my most requested recipes from family, friends, my go-to meal to give to someone, and to serve at a party!
• My Favorite Chili Recipe – perfect for a weeknight meal, or to make a large batch for a big get-together!
• Inside Out Wonton Soup- no need to fuss with wrapping wontons, this is a definite must make for any wonton lover!
• Chicken Baked Ziti – The perfect weeknight meal!
• Taco Baked Ziti – packed with flavor, this one-dish meal is PERFECT!

• Ground Chicken Lettuce Wraps with Thai Peanut Sauce – Perfect in so many ways, great for leftover lunches, on a hot day, and to serve as an appetizer too.
• Chicken Meatballs with Lemon Wine Sauce – OMG, this is my favorite sauce! Enough said.
• Goat Cheese Meatballs with Beet Spaghetti – A really great flavor that any goat cheese lover will want, and a fun spaghetti too.
• Polynesian Meatballs with Egg Noodles – An all-time favorite, nice served with egg noodles, potatoes, or rice!
• Chicken Meatballs in Plum Sauce – An Asian sweet and sour flavor you’re sure to love.

• Korean Beef – THIS is so yummy. And you’ll laugh when you see how easy this recipe is!
• Pork and Pineapple with Quinoa – A really great flavor combo!
• Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana – A low-carb option to a classic flavor.
• Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, Baked Ziti – So yummy and a fun meal to make for giving too.
• Cranberry Turkey Meatballs with Cranberry Sweet and Sour Sauce – Tastes amazing and so pretty too.

• Easy Pork Lo Mein – No need to order takeout with this GREAT recipe!
• Greek Chicken Meatballs – A really yummy Greek flavored recipe!
• Spaghetti and Meatball Pizza – A SUPER-FUN pizza that everyone will ask for again and again.
• Italian Turkey Mushroom Orzo Soup – the perfect cold-weather meal.
• Pumpkin Chili – This is so fun in the Fall, but can be enjoyed all year long. Just pick up a can of pumpkin in the baking aisle and grab some jalapenos and get cooking!

• Easy Italian Meatball Recipe – THESE are the BOMB!
• turkey meatball (Fake Thanksgiving) – No need to make a WHOLE BIG FANCY MEAL, these taste so GREAT!
• Sheet Pan Turkey and Cranberry Meatball Dinner – one word… YUMMY!
• AND if you’re into dessert, THIS is so fun!
• Spaghetti and Meatball CAKE – if you have a spaghetti party or a huge spaghetti fan in your life, this is a MUST MAKE! 

Be sure to SAVE this post so the next time you have a pound of your favorite ground meat, you have plenty of recipes to choose from!

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I love how easy this recipe comes together with ground chicken and how quickly they cook too.

Just imagine in about 30 minutes digging into the plate of deliciousness!

The meatballs themselves have a great flavor… I serve them with an easy cucumber salad and top it with some tzatziki sauce and POW…  a healthy meal that is ready fast.

There are many items that you could serve this with like this delicious Hummus or this White Bean Hummus.

I baked these meatballs, you can cook them in a skillet, I’d recommend a nonstick skillet as ground chicken tends to stick easily in a pan.

Continue reading: Greek Chicken Meatballs

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I just love easy delicious food that is ready fast,

these meatballs are the PERFECT fit to all those.

The glaze is so yummy, full of garlicky deliciousness.

In keeping with easy meals for low carb eating, these meatballs have an amazing flavor and will leave you satisfied without having to eat lots of fillers, carbs or sugars.

You may also like my recipes for:

• Italian Wedding Soup
• Creamy Zucchini Soup
• Quinoa Carrot Salad (this would be a great side dish with these meatballs)

Continue reading: Glazed Pork and Zucchini Meatballs

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Skip the takeout and make a batch of these and have everyone running to the kitchen to gobble them up!

We have a couple of places near us that serve up some quick meals but yet it’s not fast food, Waba Grill or Flame Broiler are the options nearby but we eat at home more than we eat out so if you want to try this yummy recipe, you’ll be surprised how simple it really it.

I’m eating low carb, so I haven’t been putting breadcrumbs in my meatballs, I simply don’t have them on hand and have found if I don’t keep bread items in the house, I just don’t eat them.

This sauce can be put over par-cooked strips of chicken breast as well, then continue cooking in the sauce until they are fully cooked.

I buy ground chicken it’s more readily available than it used to be or grind it myself if when I buy a large package of chicken breasts at a “club” store. You can easily make these with ground turkey too.

More great MEATBALL recipes:

• Bahn Mi Meatballs
• Chicken Satay Meatballs
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
• Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
• Spicy Beefy Meatballs with Onion Gravy
• Pineapple and Peach Turkey Meatballs
• and for a super fun dessert, make this Spaghetti and Meatball Cake!

Continue reading: Honey Sesame Chicken Meatballs

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Meatballs are so versatile, they are great as an appetizer,

or sprawled out on a nice roll,

served over rice, rice noodles or pasta,

or over a bed of shaved brussels sprouts for a low carb meal.

The colors alone on this dish are irresistible, then after you pop one of these meatballs into your mouth you’ll think they taste even better than they look.

This dish just screams HAPPINESS, it’s perfect all year long which makes it a timeless go-to recipe!

• Pork Low Mein
• Sheet Pan Stuffed Pork Chops
• Inside Out Wonton Soup

Continue reading: Banh Mi Meatballs

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This dish is so flexible it may just make it onto your meal schedule routinely as it is so flavorful that you’ll want to enjoy it again and again!

I often order chicken satay with peanut dipping sauce when I go out, I love the extra boost of protein and it’s SO tasty!

I thought I’d add those same great flavors to chicken meatballs and serve them with a peanut dipping sauce.

It’s great on its own as an appetizer or as a main dish, just add some rice. You can serve it with raw or sauteed veggies.

Be sure to print both recipes as you’ll need most of the ingredients that go into the meatballs to make the sauce.

Here are some other chicken and meatball recipes you may like:

• Asian Chicken– wait until you see all the meals you can make out of this!
• Sticky Chicken– mouth watering… really!
• Creamy Tomato Chicken– tender and delicious.
• Buffalo Chicken Meatballs– great for an appetizer or for dinner, my kids request these all the time.
• Chicken Meatballs in Plum Sauce– the sauce is so yummy, these are always requested by my husband!
• Italian Wedding Soup– a delicious soup anytime, true comfort food!
• Continue reading: Chicken Satay Meatballs with Peanut Dipping Sauce

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  Brrr… it’s been cold and rainy here all week. Soup is certainly on the menu.   

  Whip up a batch of this delicious Italian Wedding Soup and enjoy!

  This soup has such great flavor and it’s just one more way to enjoy meatballs!

  This soup is ready in 30 minutes, making it a go-to easy weeknight dinner recipe you’ll enjoy again and again.

  I’m a huge meatball fan, one of the best parts about meatballs is that you can use any group meat you prefer, so let’s say you don’t want or have beef, you can substitute ground chicken or turkey in this recipe and believe me it’s delicious.

  A while ago I purchased a meat grinder attachment for my Kitchen Aid Mixer and use it all the time, it’s easy to use and clean up. Now when I buy large packages of boneless skinless chicken breasts I often grind some of it to make chicken meatballs. Here are a few of the recipes I use them in.

  • Banh Mi Meatballs
  • Buffalo Chicken Meatballs
  • Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
  • Chicken Meatballs in Plum Sauce
  • Easy Meatball Recipe
  • Meatball Tortellini Soup
  • MORE meatball recipes

  I do really LOVE this soup with regular beef meatballs, but if you don’t eat beef but enjoy chicken, that is a really great option for a dinner everyone will enjoy!

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