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Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Indulgent Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs You’ll Love

These Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are an irresistible weeknight meal packed with flavor and made easy for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 large egg binds ingredients
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs for crunch
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 2 teaspoons herbes de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • ¼ cup shallots finely diced
  • cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup white wine
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • cups coconut milk
  • ¼ cup fresh chopped basil for serving
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • skillet
  • medium-sized scoop
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, panko breadcrumbs, chopped basil, garlic paste, herbes de Provence, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix gently.
  2. Using a medium-sized scoop, form the meat mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides for 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté shallots until soft, then add garlic paste and sun-dried tomatoes.
  5. Pour in white wine and deglaze the pan, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Stir in Dijon mustard, herbes de Provence, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Add chicken broth and bring to simmer.
  7. Lower heat and add coconut milk, stirring until thickened. Simmer for 3-5 minutes.
  8. Return meatballs to the sauce, adding chopped basil and grated Parmesan, and cook for 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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