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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

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These Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a comforting and quick dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • cup breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan (for sauce finish)
  • ¼ cup fresh basil (chopped)
  • to taste crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Wooden spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 pound of ground chicken, ⅓ cup breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Gently mix until just combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into 1 to 1.5-inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter. Sear each side of the meatballs for about 3-4 minutes until golden brown.
  4. In the same skillet, add ½ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes and 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in ¾ cup of chicken broth to deglaze the pan, then stir in ¾ cup of heavy cream and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet and let them simmer in the sauce for about 8-10 minutes.
  7. Add 1 cup of fresh spinach and stir until it wilts, then add ¼ cup of grated parmesan and ¼ cup of chopped fresh basil. Stir until combined.

Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballsCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

Allow meatballs to cool completely before storing. Refrigerate for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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