Description
These easy Stuffing Mix Chicken Meatballs are made with just a few ingredients including boxed stuffing mix and ground chicken. Juicy, flavorful, and perfect for a quick dinner, appetizer, or make-ahead freezer meal.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter or margarine
- 1 (6-ounce) box stuffing mix (chicken, turkey, or herb flavor)
- 1 pound ground chicken or turkey
- Chopped parsley, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan, combine water and butter. Heat over medium-high until butter melts and water begins to simmer.
- Add stuffing mix, turn off heat, and stir until the mix has absorbed the water. Transfer to a mixing bowl.
- Let the stuffing cool to room temperature (about 20 minutes).
- Add ground chicken or turkey to the cooled stuffing. Mix with hands until evenly combined.
- Form mixture into 32 meatballs using a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop or hands. Place on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until meatballs are golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any flavor of stuffing mix you prefer—chicken, turkey, or herb all work well.
- Letting the stuffing cool prevents the meat from cooking prematurely when mixed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat in the oven at 375°F for 10 minutes (refrigerated) or 15–20 minutes (frozen).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
