Description
Indulge in delicious Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, rich in flavor and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a spacious mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Use your hands to mix the ingredients until well-combined.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the formed meatballs in the skillet, browning them for about 3-4 minutes on all sides.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Stir constantly until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer the Meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Finish by garnishing with fresh basil and serve warm over pasta, rice, or bread.
Notes
Make-Ahead: Prepare and form meatballs a day in advance. Store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg