Dinner for 6

Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs

Name: Chicken Cacciatore Meatballs
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lb ground chicken; 2 large eggs; 3 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper; 6 cloves garlic; 4 tsp italian seasoning; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional); 1 cup bread crumbs; 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 red bell pepper; 2 large shallots; 8 oz crimini mushrooms; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup light red wine; 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes; 1 can (6 oz) black olives (optional); 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional); fresh basil leaves (optional)

Ground chicken meatballs bake until firm, then simmer with peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, wine, and herbs.

Typical price

$13.72for 4 servings

$3.43 per serving$13.72 for 4

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65 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Italian High-protein Dinners

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical	2 lb	$6.98Typical price
Eggs$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical	0.5	$0.45Typical price
Parmesan$0.55/oz typical	1.75 oz	$0.96Typical price
Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
Bell peppers$2.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.93Typical price
Leeks and shallots$3.49/lb typical	0.4 lb	$1.36Typical price
Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical	8 oz	$3.20Typical price
Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical	8.25 oz	$0.58Typical price
Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical	14 oz	$1.12Typical price
Pickles and olives$0.18/oz typical	3 oz	$0.54Typical price
Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$20.58

Pantry staples you likely have

Salt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilWine, beer and spiritsDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

2 lb ground chicken
2 large eggs
3 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
6 cloves garlic
4 tsp italian seasoning
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)
1 cup bread crumbs
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red bell pepper
2 large shallots
8 oz crimini mushrooms
1 cup chicken stock
1 cup light red wine
1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 can (6 oz) black olives (optional)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
fresh basil leaves (optional)

Steps

Heat the oven to 400 F and line a large baking sheet with oil.
Mix the ground chicken, eggs, salt, pepper, half the garlic, Italian seasoning, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
Bake for 20 minutes, until the centers reach 165 F.
Cook the shallots, bell pepper, mushrooms, and remaining garlic in 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 8 minutes.
Add the stock, wine, crushed tomatoes, olives, and red pepper flakes, then simmer for 12 minutes.
Add the meatballs and basil, if using, and simmer for 5 minutes.

Swaps

Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

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