Description
Tender chicken meatballs infused with garlic and cream, complemented by sun-dried tomatoes for a delightful burst of flavor. Perfect for a romantic evening or cozy family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Grated Parmesan, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, egg, and minced garlic in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the mixture into small meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 15 to 18 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and optional red pepper flakes. Let simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add grated Parmesan to the sauce, stirring until melted.
- Combine the meatballs with the sauce, simmering for another 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley and Parmesan.
Notes
Use a cookie scoop for uniform meatballs. For a healthier twist, consider using ground turkey and Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg