Description
These Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are juicy and golden, made with seasoned ground chicken and bathed in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs in batches until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pan. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return meatballs to the sauce. Simmer for 7–10 minutes or until fully cooked through (165°F/74°C). Add spinach at the end to wilt.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta or rice.
- Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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