Moist, tender, and totally tantalizing, these Chicken Apple Meatballs are made with shredded apples and coated in a rich, silky smooth apple butter glaze. Easy to make and simple to customize to your liking, these fall meatballs are perfect for any occasion – from snack time and game day, to family dinners and holiday entertaining.
Featured comment: Wow thank you for the great recipe! They’re so fragrant, sweet and oh so tender and juicy! They remind me of the Swedish meatballs my mom always makes for Chriatmas — but perfectly spiced for the fall season.” – Sara

Update: This recipe was originally published in October 2017. I’ve updated the article below to include more information about making the best ground chicken meatballs with apple butter glaze at home.  Hello internet, friends! I hope you are ready for some utterly delicious comforting fall food, because that’s exactly what I’m dishing up today!
About these chicken apple meatballs
Also known as the best meatball recipe of the fall season! Tender, moist, succulent chicken meatballs bursting with crisp apple flavor and subtly spiced with warm seasonings. Those fall meatballs get generously (and lovingly) tossed in a sweet, savory, smooth, rich apple cider and apple butter glaze. Finish those ground chicken and apple meatballs off with a scattering of fresh scallions, earthy thyme, and a kiss of spicy crushed red peppers and you have a dish that’s LITERALLY so ...