Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs, Tomatoes, and Chickpeas
Mediterranean Chicken Meatballs with Tomatoes and Chickpeas is a one-pan meal that combines juicy, spiced chicken meatballs with a rich tomato and chickpea sauce. It’s bursting with bright herbs, warm spices, and zesty citrus, perfect for a healthy, comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, garlic, onion, parsley, oregano, cumin, salt, pepper, egg, and breadcrumbs. Mix until combined and form into 1.5-inch meatballs.,Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and sear until golden on all sides (they don’t need to be fully cooked through). Remove and set aside.,In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.,Add cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, tomato paste (if using), cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 5–7 minutes, breaking down tomatoes slightly if fresh.,Return the meatballs to the skillet. Nestle them into the sauce, cover, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until meatballs are fully cooked and the sauce is thickened.,Stir in lemon juice and adjust seasoning if needed.,Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro. Serve hot with flatbread, rice, or grains of choice.
Notes
- Add spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.,Substitute ground turkey or beef if preferred.,Crumbled feta or Greek yogurt makes a great topping.,Bake meatballs at 400°F for 15 minutes instead of pan-searing, if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
