Description
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, featuring tender meatballs simmered in a rich, flavorful sauce that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (fresh or panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form small meatballs about one inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches and brown on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Stir to combine and scrape up any bits stuck to the bottom.
- Sprinkle in dried oregano and stir well.
- Return browned meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes until heated through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider mixing in finely chopped spinach into the meatball mixture. - Substitute ground turkey for a lighter option. - Serve over pasta or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.