Description
Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a delightful fusion of savory ground chicken, fragrant Italian spices, and a creamy tomato-based sauce that will have your family begging for more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 28 ounce crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped onion, breadcrumbs, fresh parsley, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Gently mix the ingredients until just combined.
2. Roll the meatball mixture into 1-inch balls, ensuring they are uniform in size.
3. Heat a generous amount of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches if necessary, brown the meatballs on all sides until they develop a golden-brown crust. Remove the browned meatballs from the skillet and set them aside.
4. In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the minced garlic. Sauté the garlic until fragrant, then stir in the crushed tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the heavy cream, fresh basil, and fresh parsley. Mix well to combine.
6. Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the creamy tomato sauce. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
7. Serve the Marry Me Chicken Meatballs warm, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese, fresh basil, or a drizzle of olive oil. Pair them with your favorite pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
Select a blend of dark and white meat for juicy meatballs.
Avoid overmixing to prevent tough meatballs.
Ensure oil is hot before adding meatballs for perfect browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg