Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Delightful chicken meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect for dinner or any special occasion. These meatballs are so tasty they might lead to a marriage proposal!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- 0.5 cup dried Italian bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Cooking
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
For the Sauce
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 0.75 cup heavy cream
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
For Serving
- 0.25 cup fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix together the ground chicken, dried Italian bread crumbs, egg, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and grated Parmesan cheese until everything is well combined.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1-inch in size.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook them until golden brown on all sides for about 6-7 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for a minute. Then, sprinkle in the flour and whisk it together.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.
- Add grated Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the sauce. Return the meatballs to the skillet and let everything simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
Store leftover Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, warm them in the microwave or on the stovetop until heated through. If you want to keep them longer, you can freeze the meatballs in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge before reheating. Tips: Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender. Adjust the spices to your liking. Make it ahead: Prepare the meatballs and sauce in advance and cook them right before serving.