Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
With creamy Tuscan flavors, these Marry Me Meatballs are an instant crowd favorite! It doesn't get much better than Italian seasoned chicken meatballs nestled in a creamy cheesy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Marry Me Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
Meatballs
- In a medium-sized bowl add 1 ½ pounds ground chicken, ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Using clean hands or a fork, mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Roll into 10 large meatballs or 18 small meatballs.
- In a large skillet heat the 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate while you prepare the sauce.
Marry Me Sauce
- Returning to the skillet, add 3 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in the 1½ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy cream, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Heat the sauce for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Return the meatballs back to the skillet and spoon the sauce on top. Turn the heat to medium-low, and continue to heat the meatballs and sauce together for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with ¼ cup fresh basil, leaves and serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
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Nutrition
Calories: 788kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 278mg | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 1555mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1400IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 5mg
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