Description
Delicious and comforting chicken meatballs in a rich creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in size.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the meatballs and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and cook until they are golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Add thyme and bring to a simmer.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet and cook in the sauce for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh mushrooms for the best flavor. Don’t overcrowd the skillet when browning the meatballs for even cooking. Adjust sauce thickness with broth or cream to taste.
- 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: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: meatballs, chicken, creamy, mushrooms, comfort food, easy dinner