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Chicken Marsala Meatballs

These Chicken Marsala Meatballs are a fun twist in the classic dish! Great served over butternut squash or egg noodles.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 248 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces sliced cremini mushrooms (divided)
  • 1 pound 93% lean ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat seasoned or gluten-free bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 1 large egg (beaten)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (plus more for garnish)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
  • 3 ounces sliced shiitake mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup marsala wine
  • 3/4 cup reduced sodium chicken broth

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400F.
  2. Finely chop half of the Cremini mushrooms and transfer to a medium bowl with the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Pecorino, egg, 1 clove of the minced garlic, parsley, 1 teaspoon kosher salt and black pepper, to taste.
  3. Gently shape into 25 small meatballs, bake 15 to 18 minutes, until golden.
  4. In a small bowl whisk the flour with the Marsala wine and broth.
  5. Heat a large skillet on medium heat.
  6. Add the butter, garlic and shallots and cook until soft and golden, about 2 minutes.
  7. Add the mushrooms, season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and a pinch of black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 5 minutes.
  8. Return the meatballs to the pot, pour the Marsala wine mixture over the meatballs, cover and cook 10 minutes.
  9. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Information

Serving 5meatballs with mushrooms Calories 248kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 121mg (40%) Sodium 580mg (24%) Fiber 1.5g (6%) Sugar 4.5g (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 248

% Daily Value*

Serving 5meatballs with mushrooms
Calories 248kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 121mg 40%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Fiber 1.5g 6%
Sugar 4.5g 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.