Description
Indulge in the rich and savory flavors of Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs, a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Mushroom Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 8 ounces cremini or white mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced, for sauce)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Roll into meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil until cooked through. Set aside.
- Make the Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, cook mushrooms, garlic, thyme, and paprika. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, coat with sauce, and simmer. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey for chicken if desired.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
