Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
A delightful comfort dish featuring tender chicken meatballs in a creamy mushroom sauce, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 8 oz Sliced Mushrooms
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- Fresh Parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped onion, salt, pepper, and grated Parmesan cheese in a large mixing bowl. Mix until fully combined and form into 2-inch meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 4-5 minutes. Set aside.
- Sauté sliced mushrooms in the same skillet until golden brown and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir to blend with the mushrooms. Simmer gently, adjusting seasoning.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve the meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes, spaghetti, or rice, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Meatballs can be made ahead and stored uncooked in the fridge for up to a day. For lighter options, cook in an air fryer or bake in the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken meatballs, creamy sauce, mushroom, comfort food, dinner recipe
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