Description
Tender Mexican ground chicken meatballs baked in a rich, smoky chipotle tomato sauce. This easy, budget-friendly dinner is full of flavor, simple to make, and perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup panko
- 1 egg
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Add the ground chicken, finely chopped onion, panko breadcrumbs, egg, salt, cumin, coriander, and garlic granules to a large bowl.
- Mix everything together until the ingredients are evenly combined, using clean hands or a sturdy spoon.
- Lightly dampen your hands and shape the mixture into meatballs about 1½ inches wide.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over low heat. Arrange the meatballs in a single layer and cook for about 5 minutes, turning once, until lightly golden on the outside.
- Add the canned tomatoes with their juices and the chipotle peppers to a blender. Blend until smooth to create a smoky, mildly spicy sauce.
- Transfer the browned meatballs to a Dutch oven or deep baking dish. Pour the sauce over the top, ensuring the meatballs are fully coated. Cover with a lid or foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and let the meatballs rest for a few minutes before serving. Finish with fresh cilantro, sour cream, jalapeños, or your favorite toppings.
Notes
- This recipe is perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 401
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 23 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 32 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Juicy Mexican Ground Chicken, Ground Chicken Meatballs, Chipotle Tomato Sauce