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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Savory Marry Me Chicken Meatballs That Steal Hearts

These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a savory comfort food that will delight your family with their rich flavors and tender texture.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 28 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken can be substituted with ground turkey
  • 1 large Eggs beaten slightly
  • 3 cloves Garlic freshly minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil can be swapped with avocado oil
  • 1 cup Seasoned Panko Crumbs or plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for dairy-free
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt modify based on dietary needs
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Paprika
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter or margarine for dairy-free
  • 1/3 cup Sundried Tomatoes in Oil well-drained
  • 1/2 cup White Cooking Wine or extra chicken broth
  • 1 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheets
  • Skillet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, slightly beaten eggs, minced garlic, olive oil, seasoned panko crumbs, Parmesan cheese, onion powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  3. Shape the mixture into 1 ½-inch meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheets.
  4. Bake for about 18 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
  5. In a large oven-proof skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, sauté until fragrant.
  6. Pour in white cooking wine and cook until mostly evaporated, then whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese until slightly thickened.
  7. Gently add the baked meatballs to the sauce.
  8. Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  9. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes, garnished with fresh basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. Customize seasoning to your taste for added flavor.

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