Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish featuring tender chicken meatballs in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. This easy stovetop recipe is perfect for a cozy family dinner or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Chopped fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into meatballs.
- Sear the Meatballs: Sear meatballs in a skillet until browned. Set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add broth, cream, sun-dried tomatoes, spices, and Parmesan. Simmer.
- Finish Dish: Return meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer until cooked through. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
