Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

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Stuffed Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Cook Time:  20 minutes  Difficulty:  Easy

This meatball recipe is a fun spin on an old classic, Chicken Parmesan, a chicken dish consisting of chicken, topped with mozzarella cheese and smothered in a tangy marinara sauce. I mean, how can you top Chicken Parmesan, unless it's Chicken Parmesan Meatballs, made with Basil Pizzazz, our newest and exciting seasoning blend?  This seasoning blend is AMAZING!!

I ran across a recipe for stuffed chicken parmesan meatballs and noticed that the spices in the original recipe were similar to the ingredients in our NEW Basil Pizzazz, so to me this was a no-brainer!  My quest was set...to make flavorful chicken parmesan meatballs from scratch, stuff them with creamy mozzarella cheese, (a surprise my family would no doubt enjoy), and finish them off in a tangy spaghetti sauce.

Some of our best burgers or ground meat dishes have come from freshly ground meat straight from our kitchen.  A few years ago, our friends shared their secret to their amazing burgers...freshly ground meat, using the Kitchenaid meat grinder attachment. Since then, it has been one of my favorite kitchen gadgets!  I like that I get to grind my own meat and control what ingredients go into our recipes, including meatballs.  

When I ran across this recipe for stuffed chicken parmesan meatballs (adapted from "Host the Toast", the blog from Kitchen Kapers, one of my favorite local stores here in PA), I knew I had to make this recipe from scratch using my meat grinder and our newest seasoning blend, Basil Pizzazz, the PERFECT addition to this dish!  However, I didn't stop there, I went "scratch crazy" and made spaghetti sauce from scratch using you guessed it, Basil Pizzazz. 

One word, Amazing!  The flavor from the meatballs (and sauce) seasoned with Basil Pizzazz was outstanding and just as I had expected, my family was delighted at the gooey mozzarella inside the meatballs. They said, "Mom, this recipe is a keeper"...Sigh:) So, next time you're looking to tantalize your family's tastebuds and surprise them at the same time, you need to make this recipe!

Ingredients  

• 1 lb. ground chicken (I used chicken breasts and ground with my mixer attachment)

• 1 1/2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz

• 2 eggs

• 1/2 teaspoon (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning

• 1/3 cup unseasoned bread crumbs

• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• Fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1 inch chunks (you could use mini mozzarella balls)

• Cooking spray

• Your favorite Spaghetti or Marinara Sauce (Mine is below)

• Cooking spray

• Fresh basil (garnish)

Spaghetti Sauce Ingredients  

• 2 cans (28 oz.) tomato sauce

• 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes (feel free to use chopped fresh tomatoes)

• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Basil Pizzazz (or more to taste)

• 1 bay leaf

• The rind of Parmesan Cheese (optional)

• 2 Tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp)

Mix all ingredients together in a pan and simmer for about 30 minutes.  Remove bay leaf, parmesan rind, and serve with your favorite meatballs and pasta.

Preparation
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Basil Pizzazz, eggs, Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning, bread crumbs and the Parmesan cheese. 

Shape the meat into balls, about the size of a golf ball and press a chunk of mozzarella cheese into the middle of the meatball. Close the meatball, completely covering the cheese, (otherwise the cheese may ooze out) and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.  Spray the meatballs with cooking spray.

While meatballs are cooking, heat up marinara/spaghetti sauce in a medium pan.  Bake meatballs at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until meatballs are golden brown. Once parmesan balls are cooked, pour sauce over meatballs and spaghetti.  Serve with a salad and our Savory Wedge Bread for a complete meal.  Buon Appetito!

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Chicken Parmesan Spaghetti and Meatballs Recipe

Recipe Roundup- Our Favorite Independence Day Recipes

Our Favorite July 4th Recipes You Will Love

Updated 2023.

Happy early July 4th to you from Pennsylvania!

In addition to the delicious recipes listed below, we thought it might be fun to share some Pennsylvania Independence Day trivia with you.

• Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which you should know.  Yay us! "From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence."  -history.com

• But did you know..."John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date to celebrate the birth of American independence and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. -history.com

• Also, Adams and Thomas Jefferson also both died on July 4, 1826--the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence". -history.com

In honor of Independence Day, here's a list of our favorite July 4th barbeque recipes to make celebrating at home easy and memorable.

What favorite Cherchies® recipes will you be using this July 4th weekend?  Share them below.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried any of these recipes or if you have some to add. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Stay safe, and have a very happy July 4th.

Appetizers

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Recipe

• Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard Recipe

• Herbed Dip Recipe

• Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

• Cheesy Havarti Dill Pull-Apart Bread

• The Best Layered Taco Dip Recipe

Salads

• Blooming Tomato With Chicken Salad Recipe

• Caprese Salad Recipe

• Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipe

• Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

• Best Darn Coleslaw Recipe

• Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

Sides

• Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe

• Pepper Jam Grilled Pineapple Recipe

• Grilled Balsamic Champagne Vegetables Recipe

Entrees

• Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabob Recipe

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

• Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

• Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe

• Pizzazzed Steak Recipe

• Lemon Tomato Basil Cod Recipe

• Baked Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe

• Peachy Chicken And Vegetable Kabob Recipe

Desserts

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

• Rustic Cherry Apple Tart Recipe

• Cherry Pie Cookie Bites Recipe

• Apple Butter à la Mode Recipe

• Amazing Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

• Refreshing Fruit Pizza Recipe

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July 4th Sale- 15% Off Entire Website

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It all started with a jar of mustard.  Creating gourmet foods has been our passion since 1978 when we created our first award winning Champagne Mustard.  Now Cherchies® creates pantry-worthy spices and seasonings, hearty soup mixes, sweet and tangy jams & marmalades, and delicious pretty peppers.

Stop by and visit us at Cherchies.com or check out our delicious recipes on our blog.

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Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Pork Fried Rice Recipe

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Pork Fried Rice Recipe

Cook Time:  15 minutes  Difficulty: Easy

I love turning today's leftovers into tomorrow's masterpiece, and fried rice is the perfect masquerade for leftover meat and veggies. Score one for Mom!

We used leftover pork In this recipe, but chicken or seafood could easily be substituted, or no meat at all.  You may want to make a double batch because it will disappear right before your eyes!  

I couldn't believe the first time I made this easy recipe...my family had second...and third helpings. I guess that says something about my cooking...either that or it could be we starve our children to force them to eat leftovers;)  Just kidding:)

Ingredients (marinade)

• 1 red pepper- coarsely chopped
• 1 yellow pepper- coarsely chopped
• 1 medium red onion- coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp.) ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning
• 1 Tablespoons (Tbsp)  white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Sriracha sauce

Fried Rice Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp)  olive oil
• Rotisserie chicken or leftover meat, chopped (We used leftover pork for this recipe)
• 5 cups cooked white rice (you can substitute brown rice as I often do unbenounced to my family;)
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) chili powder
• 1 10 oz. pkg. frozen sweet peas
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten

Preparation

Combine the peppers and chopped onions and the rest of the marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag and marinade for at least 30 minutes.  Then remove the peppers and onions with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade for later.

In the meantime, cook the rice according to directions on the package.

After the peppers and onions have marinated, cook the pepper and onions with 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet until veggies are slightly tender (depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to make in batches and then mix in a large bowl).

Add rice, peas, chili powder and 1/2 of marinade.  Cook for two minutes on medium stirring constantly. Add eggs and rest of marinade.  Continue to cook and stir, until eggs are cooked.  Hint: If you have a large enough skillet or griddle, move the rice and veggies into a ring with the middle left for the eggs, then mix when egg is cooked.  Here you have it, quick and easy fried rice!  Enjoy:)

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