Pan-Fried Pumpkin-Spiced Chicken Meatballs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

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Moist chicken meatballs infused with warm pumpkin spice, pan-fried to a crisp golden brown for a festive fall treat. This American-inspired Halloween recipe, ready in about 27 minutes, pairs ground chicken, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 American cuisine 220 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb ground chicken
1/4 cup pumpkin puree
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup minced onion
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: In a large bowl, mix 1 lb ground chicken, 1/4 cup pumpkin puree, 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup minced onion, 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until well combined.
Step 2: Shape the mixture into 16 small meatballs, about 1 inch each. Set aside.
Step 3: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 2 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Add the meatballs to the skillet in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, turning carefully, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and serve warm.