Description
Creamy, flavor-packed chicken meatballs simmered in a luxurious sun-dried tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for the meatballs)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 2 tbsp butter (for the sauce)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced (for the sauce)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning (for the sauce)
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for the sauce)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (for the sauce)
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, egg, 3 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs. Aim for even sizes for consistent cooking.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until browned, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add remaining garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stir to deglaze. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in 1/2 cup grated Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, cover partially, and simmer for 10–12 minutes until cooked through.
- If using baby spinach, stir it into the sauce just before serving.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve immediately.
Notes
Browning meatballs adds flavor; use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken meatballs, creamy sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, Italian comfort food, easy dinner