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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Sauce You'll Love

These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs promise tender bites in a creamy sauce that everyone will love.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Healthier than beef or pork options
  • 1 large Eggs Can substitute with flaxseed meal for vegan option
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Can substitute with canola or avocado oil
  • 1 cup Seasoned Panko Crumbs Gluten-free breadcrumbs may work for a GF version
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Nutritional yeast can substitute for dairy-free option
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt Sea salt is a good substitute
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground recommended
  • 1 tsp Paprika Can be omitted for less spice
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Can replace with olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Aromatic blend
  • 1/2 tsp Red Pepper Flakes Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 cup Sundried Tomatoes Fresh tomatoes can substitute
  • 1/2 cup White Cooking Wine Broth or vinegar can replace
  • 1 cup Low-sodium Chicken Broth Vegetable broth works for a vegetarian option
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Coconut cream can be used for dairy-free
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • large mixing bowl
  • skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, eggs, minced garlic, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and seasoning.
  3. Roll the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake for about 18 minutes until golden-brown and cooked through.
Sauce Preparation
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes for 2 minutes.
  2. Add sundried tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Pour in white cooking wine and reduce for 3 minutes.
  3. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, and more Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
  4. Coat the baked meatballs in the creamy sauce and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Gentle mixing is key for tender meatballs. Use fresh cream to avoid curdling and store leftover meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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