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Best Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Course Main Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 4 People
Calories 667kcal
Author Krystle Smith

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 Pound Ground Chicken
  • 1 Egg Beaten
  • 1 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
  • 2 Teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt (or ½ Teaspoon Table Salt) Or To Taste,
  • ¼ Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Or To Taste
  • ¾ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
  • 1 Tablespoon Sun Dried Tomato Oil From a Jar of Sun Dried Tomatoes

For the Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ¼ Teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Cup Sundried Tomatoes Packed In Oil Drained and Julienned
  • 1 Cup Chicken Broth Low Sodium
  • 1 Tablespoon White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ Cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly Grated
  • Basil, Parsley, and more Parmesan If Desired, For Garnish

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, panko, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan. Mix until just combined.
  • Use a 1 or 2-inch cookie scoop to form into meatballs.
  • Heat sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and cook for 5 minutes, or until they are golden brown on all sides. Remove the meatballs and set aside. It's okay if they're not fully cooked through yet.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet. Once melted, add garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and drained sun-dried tomatoes. Cook for around 1 minute.
  • Add broth scrapping the bottom of the pan as you go. white wine vinegar, heavy cream, and parmesan. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Add the meatballs back to the pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through to 165°F.
  • Spoon the sauce over the meatballs and garnish with basil, parsley, and more parmesan, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 667kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 236mg | Sodium: 1618mg | Potassium: 1258mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1731IU | Vitamin C: 33mg | Calcium: 497mg | Iron: 4mg