Heart Healthy Chicken Rice Meatballs

If you want to make these meatballs gluten-free, omit the flour and use a gluten-free alternative like rice flour or cornstarch for thickening the sauce. Rice is already a gluten-free food and none of the other ingredients in this chicken and rice recipe contain gluten. If you have a gluten allergy or sensitivity or have celiac disease, be sure to check labels on all prepared products, like chicken broth, just to be sure they’re safe to eat.

Some people are intimidated by making meatballs, but they’re easy to make and are a fun way to get the kids involved in cooking. You may need to get your hands dirty, but that’s half the fun! Although this healthy meatball recipe looks like it has a lot of ingredients, many of them are spices and you probably have most right in your pantry. That makes it a great weeknight meal you can throw together even when you’re short on time. These meatballs are also a good option if you’re looking for high protein meal prep ideas.

Our Chicken Rice Meatballs pair perfectly with a variety of side dishes. Consider serving them with Green Beans with Tomatoes, Squash and Tomato Salad or Zucchini Quinoa Pilaf for a healthy and colorful accompaniment. Or whip up a side of fluffy Garlic Mashed Potatoes for a comforting touch.