"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"tres_chick"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I was not sure about this when creating the meatballs. They looked awful. I fully admit I didn’t watch video nor follow directions. I just dumped all ingredients and stirred. The meatballs broke apart while cooking, burned in the cast iron pan, and just made me mad. BUT… I persevered and in the end it was an amazing concoction. Like UH-MAZING! My teenage boys took multiple ladlefuls and devoured the dish. So…watch the video, don’t manhandle the chicken mixture, and always finish with a glass of wine!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Val R."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is great! I did add some garlic when I put the tomatoes in as I love garlic. I didn’t have fresh basil so mixed in about a half a container of pesto sauce from Trader Joe’s. I think that made this restaurant worthy. Loved it and will use it again and again"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"erika74"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"We only had ground Turkey and it turned out delicious! A lighter pasta dish. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"mhillier03"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Very tasty! took me somewhere between 60-90 minutes to prepare. I must have been slow making the meatballs!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Humberto M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Great recipe!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna Trower"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Agree with other reviewers. This took way longer to come together than stated. Start to finish took me about an hour but it was worth the wait. Delicious!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anonymous"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Absolutely outstanding! I was surprised by how much I loved these meatballs but I followed the recipe exactly and they were some of the best I've made. The only negative I have is I think most people will have to definitely leave quite a bit more time for themselves for prep and cooking. I personally found that I could not halve 4 cups of cherry tomatoes, shred 1 1/4 cups of cheese and roll 60 meatballs in 20 minutes. It also took much longer than 10 minutes to cook because I had 3 batches of meatballs. Start to finish it took me about an hour, but it was well worth it! Will be making again."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"muffin lady"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"These meatballs were delicious and I will make again. I did make some minor changes after reading reviews. I didn’t use ketchup just because I don’t like at all, I used 1T more of milk in its place. I added some fresh chopped basil and 2 grated garlic cloves to meat mixture as suggested. I did not have issues with being to sticky or wet to make meatballs following directions. I did although refrigerate after all combined about an hour to give chance for flavors to meld. When rolling balls I placed 2”Pearl” size mozzarella balls INSIDE n gently rolled. My balls were a little larger than a golf ball size. I spayed w/Evoo and baked in 375 oven for 20-30 mins to lightly brown. Then I added them to sauce after sauce was together and simmering. I put the mozzarella inside meatballs instead of adding to sauce mixture since not using pasta. I didn’t have fresh tomatoes on hand, but used 3 (15oz) cans of Diced Tomatoes in its place. I Wilted in a Large container of Fresh Spinach just before serving , but no reason not to use spinach even with pasta. Served with some crusty ciabatta bread instead of the pasta. I roasted up some Long Hot peppers and made Fresh Ricotta cheese, Delicious!!!! THX G!!! another great recipe "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Stephanie B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I used turkey instead of chicken bc it’s all the grocery store had, and it was still phenomenal. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jane Whitehill L."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"One of my favorite pasta recipes. I did add a bit more breadcrumbs. If I don’t have fresh morzella I find I don’t miss it all that much. It’s also great reheated. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sandy W."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Ground chicken is great to make meatballs ty G"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michelle W."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was really good. I only used 3 cups of tomatoes because that is what I had, but very good."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jennifer S."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Everyone loved in my house. The store was out of Orecchiette pasta so I used bow tie. Yummy!!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"lexi j."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was amazeballs! i am a beginner cook and this recipe still turned out so good. Leftovers tasted awesome and i would highly recommend. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"THIS was a huge hit in my house. I doubled the recipe and did 1lb ground chicken breasts and 1lb of chicken Italian sausage* (the meat out of the casing, obviously!). It made the flavor even more amazing. For those readers in a market where you have Publix, it’s the Greenwise brand chicken Italian sausage. I used an ice cream scoop to make the meatballs and it was so easy. 1/2 of the recipe i cooked in a fry pan, the other half i put on a baking sheet and baked in the oven. They were JUST as good. This is now a staple in my house!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Heather D."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I have made this dish many many times over the years. It’s quite bland which is sort of surprising from Giada. I always add 2-3 cloves garlic to give some flavor. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! Followed the recipe exactly, however, my husband thought the meatball should be more firm by adding more breadcrumbs to the meatball mixture and not use the mozzarella chunks; I liked it just the way it was made. :)"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Elena L."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Flavourful and relatively low maintenance. Made with Asiago cheese in the meatballs instead and was very good and served over rotini. Also upped the breadcrumbs as suggested."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Carla F."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I cooked for my family and they loved it even though I’m only 9 years old."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"cphillips01"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was super easy and flavorful! Took the advice from the reviewer below me.
1/2 c Italian bread crumbs
1 egg
Chili sauce in addition to ketchup
Let the finished product sit for 10 mins before eating.
Next time I might add fresh garlic with the tomatoes and chicken stock.
This was a hit with my hubby who claims to \"not like Italian food\" as he's getting a 2nd helping... :)
"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jstengel"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious, but with variations, I took from previous reviewers. I used only 1 egg, added garlic chili sauce in addition to the ketchup (to give it more kick and flavor), used 1/2 cup of Italian breadcrumbs instead of 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs to make the meatballs not as mushy, and I only used 1 1/4 cup chicken broth. I also cut the mozzarella into much smaller pieces, as only cutting it in half would be a choking hazard and does not evenly distribute the cheese. After it was all made I let it sit for 10 minutes per suggestions from others. The meatballs are so flavorful, I loved them even more than beef-based meatballs. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Lynn J."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Made this for dinner tonight..and not for kids, spiced it up a little more and added 8oz crushed tomato to bump it up. Fantastic!!!!!!!! Love your recipes, always great! "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and family friendly!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Pedro55jaja"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Exelent recipe"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Carly M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I made this recipe for Mother’s Day , it took time and effort to cook this. I definitely recommend, the chicken broth blends well with the cherry tomatoes."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Vicky B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Gracias "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Bnotman"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Delicious and easy. Followed the suggestion of substituting garlic chili for ketchup. Whole family loved it!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"jamiedeb"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Loved it! We had plenty of leftovers too."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"mainee2002"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Delicious!! I recommend letting the dish sit at room temp for 10-20 minutes before serving it. I ate it right away and it was a bit of a soupy, bland dish. I left it out for my husband to get home and by the time he at (about 15-20 minutes after me) the cheese had melted a bit and the pasta absorbed the tomato, stock mixture and formed this delicious, light but still cheese sauce. Also, meatballs were top notch, did not taste like a chicken meatball, they were moist and flavorful! Adding this one to the rotation!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"dbrdbr"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I make this once a week. My whole family loves it. When I make the meatballs I make a double batch and freeze half for later. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"msvaotuu"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"That was absolutely delicious! My son ate it up. I had no mozzarella and no basil.Still delicious!fewer calories-yay for me!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"mrscrazyed"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"The meatballs were wonderful and not at all hard to deal with. Made them first, just shaping them with a melon-baller. Then through them in the freezer while preparing the rest of the ingredients. Per another reviewer, used chili garlic sauce instead of ketchup -- great recommendation as it gave a spicy component rather than a sweet one. Was tempted to use canned tomatoes rather than fresh cherry, and glad I decided on the cherry tomatoes. The sauce was delightfully light Have no idea what bocconcini mozzarella is, used regular mozzarella. Next time will omit entirely -- added nothing to the dish. All in all, a real keeper, particularly the meatballs."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Valerie V."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I love this recipe. Made it many times. I grind my own chicken breast. It is the cheese a fresh parsley that gives great flavor."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"bguastella"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I made this per the recipe and it was WONDERFUL! It was such a nice change to have a light, brothy sauce instead of a heavy one. The flavor was incredible and so easy. Only change I made was that I added a bit of chopped garlic before adding the chicken stock, so it added another dimension of flavor. Will definitely make this again!!!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"LSM"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"So simple and tasty...family inhaled this meal. I do not know why people feel compelled to change the recipe - it works great as is."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anita B."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I have made this recipe at least 5 times now and our family and friends rave about it! The chicken meatballs are very tasty. I used orzo pasta because it's what I had on hand. The recipe was perfect and everything turned out beautifully. Thank you for a great recipe for my Italian family!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Anna M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Delicious! I loved how this was rich and light at the same time if you know what I mean. The trick.... Chili garlic sauce instead of ketchup. The meatballs stayed together perfectly. I was just happy to have leftovers. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fairfield62"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"TRIPLE the amount of breadcrumbs otherwise it's a soggy mess and the meatballs will NOT form nor hold their shape. I also doubled the basil for personal tastes. Otherwise a solid good recipe."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"mtf08"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My only complaint with this recipe was it was a bit too bland and the sauce was too watery with not enough flavor. Easy fixes though - I just drained the excess liquid and added a bit of homemade marinara sauce and that thickened it up and added extra flavor. I may use less broth next time . I also agree with one of the other reviews - do not worry about making the meatballs into balls, I just scooped them out of a teaspoon measure, dropped them in the pan and cooked for about 4-5 minutes stirring them frequently with a spoon to make sure all sides cooked. I really loved these chicken meatballs. Rachel Ray has a chicken parm recipe where she includes chicken meatballs and these are so much better, in my opinion."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"stuckonsushi"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Followed this recipe exactly but as others stated the meatball mixture does turn out overly wet. I needed to add a lot of breadcrumbs to be able to form meatballs so one less egg is plenty. The flavor of the meatballs is really good and the pasta with tomatoes and cheese is good but I do prefer pasta with more of a saucy consistency. Overall a good recipe and the boyfriend approved too."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"fiazo"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Love this recipe! I always double to have leftovers. The advise I would give is don't bother trying to roll the chicken into balls. Very messy & time consuming. Take a teaspoon (or tablespoon) & scoop it up, use another spoon to slide it off right into the pan. Yeah its not as pretty as when rolled, but trust me, it tastes the same. This time around I added some shredded carrots & celery too."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kbrodbe"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Loved this recipe. Made some minor tweaks...added grated garlic to the meatballs, used a combo of parmesan and an italian cheese blend for the meatballs, only used one egg and omitted the milk, cooked the meatballs almost completely before adding the chicken stock, added the tomatoes and meatballs back to the pan with the stock then covered it and let simmer for 10 minutes, added fresh spinach at the same time as the basil (upped that amount a bit), finished with shredded mozzarella cheese. Everyone raved about this recipe. I served it with a caesar salad and Ina Garten's Herb Garlic Bread."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"ajfan25"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"The meatballs were okay, but the meal just didn't quite work. I think I would have preferred a sauce instead of the tomatoes over the pasta."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"angel1024"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Just made this for dinner tonight and it was delicious! My husband is a real beef meatball lover but when he tasted these, he couldn't believe they were made with chicken. I followed the recipe directions except I added some garlic to the broth and added spinach in the last 5 minutes for added nutrition. Only other thing I changed was to cook the meatballs completely before adding the broth. I think they held together better. I will definitely make a larger batch next time and invite more family."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Valerie V."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is one of the best recipes. I grind my own chicken because I don't like fat. I don't change anything I use better than bouillon low sodium chicken stock and finally found the pasta by flora. You have to use the fresh herbs they make all the difference. I have made it several times. Because I double the recipe I brown the meatballs and finish in the oven. Delicious Giada"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Michael Loehr"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I've been making turkey meatballs for as long as I can remember and then i saw this recipe and thought it sounded like a good idea. As good as turkey meatballs, but a little juicier. I found it impossible to form any kind of shape with this bowl of chicken muck that I ended up with. Maybe I had a stroke and forgot how to make meatballs, but I doubt it. So i ended up throwing out the whole bowl and wasting $10, so I would have to say this is a poor recipe."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jane M."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Very good. Husband & kids loved it. Only change next time I'll trry shredded mozzerella. Didn't like clumps of melted cheese"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Kathy S."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"We'll worth the effort. Made it on a week night. Added vadilia onion diced, a minced clove of garlic and a bag of Baby Spinach. Delicious. Will be added to my recipe book!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kjshanny"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My whole family loved this. I had a little trouble keeping the meatballs together. It still tastes great even if it the meatballs aren't perfectly shaped. Make sure to use good quality cheese in order to get the flavor impact."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Janelle V."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My Mother was the first in the family to find this. The entire family loved it so much, we'd ask for it all the time. It makes enough to feed everyone, with leftovers (its great as a leftover!) and now I make it for my family. Its easy to make and pleases everyone. A true family favorite!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Melissa D."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was delicious! Next time I think I'll add a little garlic because my family thinks that's the only thing that was missing."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"leefrog99"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Excellent recipe. Only used one egg for meatballs and added garlic powder to meat mixture. Also added 2 cloves of garlic to the sauce. Yum!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sweetmother"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Love Giada and this recipe but agree with some of the other reviewers that it needed a few tweeks. The meatball mixture would be way too wet with only 1 pound of meat and 2 eggs plus the tablespoon of milk. I only put one egg and skipped the milk and still the mixture was really wet. I thought maybe it was a typo but i have her book with this recipe in it and it states the same amounts. Anyway, no big deal to tweek it a bit. I also felt the sauce needed a little something so I added some homemade pesto. I always have some on hand in the freezer in ice cube size portions so I threw a couple of those in. It really elevated the whole dish. The whole family loved it."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My family loves this recipe but with some alterations - some suggested here and some I add. I too used just one egg as suggested. My family likes a little more of a sauce. I used Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and one egg for the meatballs.For the sauce, I used one can of tomato sauce and one can of Rotel in addition to the chicken broth instead of using the cherry tomatoes. I also added two tablespoons of minced garlic and two tablespoons of whipping cream to thicken it a bit. The result was awesome and more savory than the original recipe. A big hit with my two teenage sons and my husband who both snubbed their nose at the thought of chicken meatballs."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"AllGold"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Loved this simple, light, fresh tasting pasta dish. It does use a lot of cheese but it added so much. I actually make ground pork meatballs and Farfalle pasta (I had it in) but pretty much followed the recipe exactly. Oh I did take some advice and added some garlic powder to it while it was cooking. This is one I will make again and again."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"NCShell"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I sautéed fresh garlic and fresh spinach for extra flavor and nutrients then added those to the sauce with the tomatoes. I also topped with shredded mozzarella rather than using bocconcini which gave a nice cheese flavor without too much added fat. I had to use ground turkey (1.5 lbs.) but the meatballs were perfect - juicy and tasty. A wet hand helps them not to stick when rolling, but the ingredients were perfect! Thanks for another great recipe Giada!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Taylor Middleton"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was a nice change to my normal pasta routine. I used bow-tie pasta (couldn't find orecchiette in my local grocery store). I will add more fresh mozzarella and garlic and onion to the meatballs once i make it again... tasted 100x times better once it cooled off!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Robin L."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This is my go to meal when I have children eating over that are picky eaters. It is a delicious combination that my adult guests always request the recipe. I use the chicken meatball recipe for mini sliders in the summer!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"zeshan tahir"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"waw looks tasty i will try this at home. feel free to visit: http://worldfoodrecipes123.blogspot.com/"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Amy D."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"WONDERFUL! I had planned to make a buffalo chicken chili this weekend, but time got away from me, so I found myself with some leftover ground chicken. I'm SO glad that I came across this recipe because this was simply divine and unlike any other recipe in our usual rotation. The meatballs really make the dish. I added a little extra garlic and was generous with the fresh herbs, but I other than that I followed the directions to the tee. I served it with Giada's Cheddar & Scallion Bread. My husband and I gobbled it down like it was Thanksgiving dinner. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jill D."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I am ONLY rating the meatballs, as I didn't have the mozzarella to make the entire dish. OUTSTANDING chicken meatball recipe! I added 3 cloves of chopped garlic, as garlic is a must in all dishes in our house :-) -- Thanks Giada!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"John P C."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Looks good! Can't wait to put it together."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"CurlySami"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"First, the recipe took at least 45 minutes with prep and cook time. The meatballs are very tasty - but would add garlic next go round. The sauce is flat and lacking flavor. I would ditch the sauce all together, and just use the meatballs as a stand alone or with a marinara sauce. The fresh mozzarella was lost in the dish, would add more and smaller chunks for better distribution. The chicken stock is good in theory, but not executed well in this dish. Was very surprised with all the 5-star ratings, although the meatballs come very close - but not the dish as a whole."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"MICHELLE LENAHAN"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Loved this but would like to know the nutritional information. Anyone??"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Jessee Baldwin"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"VERY good! This was my first time making this and it won't be the last! Like other reviewers, I also only used 1 egg in the meatball mixture. This is an expensive dish in my opinion....calling for fresh herbs (about $5 at my local store) and freshly grated parm and romono (another $12). I saved money by using a parm/romono grated combo for about $2 and dried herbs. I also used canned diced tomatoes to save $. I did not skimp on the moz balls---those were the best part! I added them last and put the lid on the glass dish and let set for 10 min. The moz balls get soft & gooey--my husband discovered that you can actually blow a bubble with the mozzarella balls. :o)
When you add the grated parm to the hot/drained pasta, you can add a touch of pasta water or a tbsp of butter to keep it from sticking.
I have 4 year old twins who were asking for seconds! My incredibly picky husband loved it! My 16 month old will only eat grilled cheese sandwiches ate the meatballs and loved it! "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"blondie1187"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Flavorful and delicious. Always looking for an alternative for pasta and sauce. This was a hit with the family. Easy to prepare. Followed recipe exactly except I did add about 1/2 cup of tomato sauce to the broth. The meatballs were great. This is a keeper!!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This was absolutely delicious, will be making it again! Pretty easy too"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"sanot"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I made this last night and it was so good. I used one pint of cherry tomatoes and one can of diced tomatoes because the fresh were a bit expensive. Dinner conversation consisted mostly of my husband saying \"wow\" over and over. The meatballs were very good. I got 58 meatballs out of this recipe. I loved that every spoonful had a couple of meatballs in it. This recipe is a keeper. Next time I will make the meatball mixture ahead of time and refrigerate before rolling. It was difficult to roll them when at room temp, but who cares because it was worth it!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Den Benson"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Okay so I am a BIG Giada fan, and am Italian and this one is a keeper too! It's in her Giada's Kitchen book and I had it ear-marked to make for some time. I noramlly don't change much but agree with only one egg, more breadcrumbs, more tomatoes and add garlic to meatballs. So thanks so much for those suggestions! Took me more than 20 minutes of prep but I'm a slow sous chef :- It always goes slower the first time I make something. It was amazing and I added Giada's Crusty Garlic Bread. My hubby and friends were so engrossed in talking while we were eating and I just kept thinking how good it was and why everyone wasn't telling me that! The next day my girlfriend called and asked for the recipe so there you go! I'll be making this again soon. The leftovers were even better!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"2doodles1cat"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I thought they were very tasty. I made it with homemamde marinara everyone loved it! Next time I would only use one egg, I found the meatball mixture to be very wet."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Sibsi"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Pretty tasty! My 5 year old son and his friends left nothing on their plate. Six of the mini chicken meatballs did not fit my skillet so I froze them uncooked. Looking forward to making myself a single serving one day :
I could have used more tomatoes, i like my pasta with lost of veggies. Also, for me the prep time was much longer than indicated. It takes time to form that many mini meatballs!
"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Wendy S."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Great dish! Meatballs were the best part, and we all loved that the cheese and the meatballs fit into the pasta! The only drawback was the tomatoes, next time I will add a LOT more, and possibly Roma. The only change I made was that I added garlic to the meatballs. Both my kids loved it and that means something! This is the second time in 2 weeks that I have made it--by request!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"lisambb"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I loved this recipe and will definitely make it again. My one picky kid won't eat it because he hates cheese but everyone else really enjoyed it. I did saute some onions and garlic for the meatballs but that's the only change I made. Really good and will make again soon."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"gaylynnstephens"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Yummm!! Prep and cooking time was great. It was filling and not too heavy. The flavors were delicious and I will definitely make it again!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Darci Bertoncello"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This recipe was DELICIOUS!!! Everyone loved it. Great flavors too. Not too bad in prep time either. Def. a keeper!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"RENEE S."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"My kids loved the meatballs. They are a keeper. I recommend using shredded mozzarella or a four-cheese Italian mix. As other reviewers have said, the fresh bocconcini mozzarella halved just comes out as blobs. I even cut it into smaller pieces, and it sill came out as blobs of stringy cheese. My kids love cheese, but their reaction was \"Yuck, just give me more meatballs and pasta--no cheese, please!\" "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"chooms"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I gave 5 stars for the meatballs , everyone loves them!! I've made them several times and didn't bother with the sauce, we ate them as soon a they were cooked! I am generous with the cheese and also added garlic - about 2-3 large cloves through a garlic press. The \"sauce\" isn't so great, I tried adding fresh spinach - it was pretty but I will try putting the meatballs in a different sauce ...want something thicker Now in 2013 I continue to make these meatballs frequently, I usually buy ground chicken and have added chicken breast from the food processor when I needed more for a bigger batch, I've used both plain bread crumbs or panko. I've tried it with turkey but still like chicken the best. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"UTprincess"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I just really love this recipe. It is so easy and so wonderful. The meatballs came out perfect, tender, juicy, moist, and delicious. It was a definite family pleaser, man too. This will be in my rotation. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"kdurana"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This recipe takes a little time but completely worth it. I followed the recipe to the letter. It's great, I didn't feel the need to change anything. My family asks me to make this. winner winner!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Victoria O."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"Loved the mini chicken meatballs, they were amazing! I am going to make more and freeze them for my hubby for lunches! He loved them. Next time I would use a different pasta, but that is just my personal preference. Very kid friendly."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I have cooked this dish several times and get rave reviews each time. It does make a large amount of food, so be prepared for leftovers!"},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"gracemanda"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I loved this recipe. Fairly simple to make, but enjoyed the flavors and made it twice for large groups of people."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Food Network User"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This has become my families favorite meatball recipe!! The meatballs are so moist and tasty . Have made it for guests and everyone raves about the meatballs!! Wouldnt change a thing in this recipe! We have this probably three times a month!! Even had it at Christmas was a huge hit!! "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Becky J."},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"I was pleasantly surprised by the tastiness of the meatballs! The meatball mixture only needed one egg (as per other reviews, and I used bbq sauce since I didn't have any ketchup. I think that may have given them a little extra kick."},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Elizabeth Carmichael"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":3,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"The meatball recipe is a good base. It does not have a great depth of flavor, so I added a teaspoon of crushed red pepper, a tablespoon of worcheshire, and an additional half teaspoon of salt. In addition, I used half plain and half italian breadcrumbs, with an addition two tablespoons more to absorb some of the moisture of the mix. If you use wet hands to form the meatballs, it is easier to make the minis from the rather moist mix. I nixed the chicken stock sauce and made my own marinara. Added the mozzarella and basil at the end. "},{"@type":"Review","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Ken Walters"},"reviewRating":{"@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":"1","bestRating":"5"},"reviewBody":"This recipe is easy and was a big hit with the adults and the four year old who cleaned his plate including the broth."}],"video":{"@type":"VideoObject","name":"Chicken Meatball Orecchiette","description":"Giada shares how to make moist chicken meatballs to accompany pasta.","duration":"PT0H4M25S","thumbnailUrl":"https://food.fnr.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/food/video/0/02/023/0234/0234653.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.406.305.suffix/1661374521741.webp","contentUrl":"https://www.foodnetwork.com/apps/api/playback?path=/etc/sni-asset/food/videos/0/02/023/0234/0234653","uploadDate":"2022-08-24T16:55:25.736-04:00"},"recipeCuisine":"italian","recipeCategory":"main-dish"}
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Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta and cook until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionally, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a medium bowl, stir together the bread crumbs, parsley, eggs, milk, ketchup, Romano cheese, and the salt and pepper. Add the chicken and gently stir to combine.
Step 3
Using a melon baller (or a teaspoon measure), form the chicken mixture into 3/4-inch pieces. With damp hands, roll the chicken pieces into mini meatballs.
Step 4
In a large (14-inch) skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs and cook without moving until brown on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Turn the meatballs over and brown the other side, about 2 minutes longer. Add the chicken stock and tomatoes. Bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. Reduce heat to low and simmer until tomatoes are soft and meatballs are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Drain the pasta, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water. Transfer pasta to a large serving bowl and add the Parmesan. Toss to lightly coat orecchiette, adding reserved pasta water, if needed, to loosen the pasta. Add the meatball mixture, mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of the basil. Gently toss to combine. Garnish with the chopped basil.