Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet Recipe from New "Make It Easy" Cookbook

Check out this healthy Meatball Parm recipe from one IBD patient to another!
Danielle Walker Make it Easy Book Cover

 

Diagnosed at age 22 with ulcerative colitis, Danielle Walker is a New York Times bestselling author of Against All Grain, health advocate, and self-trained chef. Danielle's new book, Make It Easy, presents 15 weeks of menus, along with prep-ahead and make-ahead guides, complete shopping lists organized by grocery store departments, and proven methods for getting it all done quickly and effortlessly, generosity throughout the years.

 

Chicken Parm Meatball Skillet

SERVES 6 | ACTIVE TIME: 22 MINUTES

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons avocado oil
2 pounds frozen cooked chicken meatballs (recipe below)
1 (24- ounce) jar marinara sauce
1⁄2 cup unsalted chicken bone broth
1⁄3 cup grain- free breadcrumbs
1⁄4 cup dairy- free grated
Parmesan, plus more for serving
1 cup crumbled dairy- free mozzarella
1⁄4 cup chopped basil or parsley leaves
Green salad for serving (optional)
Toasted grain- free bread for dipping (optional)

 


 

 

In a medium heatproof skillet over medium heat, warm oil until it shimmers. Add meatballs and brown on all sides, 3 to 5 minutes. Then add marinara and broth, turn heat to medium- low, and let simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, until meatballs are thawed and heated through.Meatballs

 

Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together bread crumbs and Parmesan.

 

Sprinkle mozzarella over meatballs, then top with bread crumb mixture.

 

Preheat broiler.

 

Transfer skillet to top rack under broiler and broil for 1 to 3 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and golden brown. Sprinkle with basil.

 

Serve with green salad and toasted grain- free bread for dipping, if desired.


MAKE AHEAD

  • Make meatballs up to 4 months
  • Refrigerate up to 5 days
  • Freeze up to 4 months

NOTES AND SHORTCUTS

  • Meatball brands: Amylu Foods, Aidells, Trader Joe’s
  • I use Miyoko’s mozzarella; sub shredded dairy mozzarella, if desired
  • Sub smashed plantain chips, almond flour, or pork rind crumbs for bread crumbs
  • Sub sliced Italian sausages for meatballs