Chicken Piccata Meatballs (Trader Joe's recipe hack)

Two plates of Trader Joe's Chicken Meatballs with Piccata sauce over mashed potatoes with a side of broccoli and a small bowl of Parmesan cheese.

Chicken Piccata Meatballs (Trader Joe's recipe hack)

This Trader Joe's chicken meatballs recipe is an easy weeknight dinner solution. An easy lemony-caper piccata sauce for tossing is a great way to make a semi-homemade meal the whole family loves.

5 from 14 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Italian

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 323kcal

Equipment

measuring spoons
chef's knife
liquid measuring cup
cheese grater
large skillet
whisk
wooden spoon
metal tongs

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 (12-ounce) packages Trader Joe's chicken meatballs
¼ cup salted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups chicken broth
3 tablespoon drained capers
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Instructions

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet to a plate, reserving the drippings in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium.
Add the butter to the drippings in the skillet and heat until melted. Add the garlic and cook until tender and fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Whisk in the flour and cook until the mixture is foamy and begins to smell nutty. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and lemon juice and cook until the sauce is thickened, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the capers and meatballs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir to coat well.
Divide the meatballs evenly between serving plates and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on the specific brands and ingredients used.

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