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Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Meatballs

Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Comfort Sauce

Delicious Garlic-Parmesan Chicken Meatballs in a creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 1/4 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Fresh Parmesan recommended.
  • 1/2 cup Bread Crumbs Use gluten-free for gluten-sensitive version.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley Add herbs like basil or thyme if desired.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic
  • 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil For browning the meatballs.
Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Can substitute with half-and-half.
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended.
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder
Garnish Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, grated Parmesan, bread crumbs, chopped parsley, minced garlic, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  2. Scoop the mixture and form into 1-inch balls, aiming for about 18-20 meatballs. Place them on a baking sheet.
Cooking the Meatballs
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Brown meatballs in batches, cooking for 5-6 minutes until golden.
  2. Transfer browned meatballs to a plate and set aside.
Creating the Cream Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, pour in heavy cream, chicken broth, and garlic powder. Stir gently and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Simmering
  1. Return the meatballs to the skillet with the creamy sauce. Cover and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
Garnishing and Serving
  1. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or on their own.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 12gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store cooked meatballs in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For freezing, place in a single layer until firm, then transfer to a freezer bag.

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