Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a delightful blend of juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, savory mushroom sauce. This quick and easy recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special family dinners. With its comforting textures and bold flavors, this dish is sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Enjoy these succulent meatballs over pasta, rice, or vegetables for a satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality dining right to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add sliced mushrooms and cook until softened (about 5 minutes). Stir in minced garlic for an additional minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg