Description
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are tender, juicy chicken meatballs cooked to perfection and simmered in a luscious, creamy sauce flavored with garlic, herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, and Parmesan cheese. This comforting Italian-inspired main dish is perfect served over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal that’s rich in flavor and easy to prepare on the stovetop.
Ingredients
Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form Meatballs: Shape the mixture into small, evenly sized meatballs for consistent cooking.
- Cook Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until they are browned on all sides and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, heavy cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer. Allow it to cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Simmer together for an additional 5 minutes so the meatballs can absorb the sauce flavors and the sauce thickens further.
- Serve: Serve the meatballs warm with their creamy sauce spooned over them. This dish pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes to soak up the creamy sauce.
- You can substitute Italian seasoning with a mix of dried basil, oregano, and thyme if preferred.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce will be less rich.
- Ensure the meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
