French Onion Chicken Meatballs
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5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
787 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
French Onion Chicken Meatballs
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These French onion chicken meatballs are the best thing to happen to ground chicken. Deliciously flavored and smothered in a caramelized onions and gruyere cheese. They make a great appetizer and an even more delicious dinner!
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Ingredients
For meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
For sauce:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 pounds yellow onions peeled, ends trimmed, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1-1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 cups shredded gruyere cheese
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Instructions
For meatballs:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl add ground chicken, minced garlic, egg, shredded cheese, panko bread crumbs, tomato paste, and fresh thyme.
- Stir to combine.
- Shape into 2 tablespoon-sized balls and place onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Place in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until they are 165 degrees F internally.
- While the meatballs bake start the onion mixture.
For sauce:
- In a high-sided 12-inch skillet add butter and place over medium-high heat.
- When the butter is melted add the onions, garlic, and thyme.
- Saute until the onions are soft and tender, about 25 minutes. If the onions start to burn lower the heat to medium.
- Pour in the white wine, scrape up any bits that may have stuck to the bottom of the pan, and simmer until the wine has cooked down, about 5 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken stock and let simmer until the mixture is thickened to your liking. I like for the onions to be wet but not swimming in stock. This makes for a lovely gravy if you're pouring over mashed potatoes or noodles. If you want to serve them on a roll let the sauce cook down more.
- Add the baked meatballs to the onion mixture, top with cheese, and let the cheese melt. I usually do this by topping the skillet with a lid or you can place it under a broiler for a quick melt.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
787kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
51g
(102%)
Fat
49g
(75%)
Saturated Fat
26g
(130%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
266mg
(89%)
Sodium
1398mg
(58%)
Potassium
1143mg
(33%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
1361IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
935mg
(94%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 787 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 787kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 51g | 102% |
| Fat | 49g | 75% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 266mg | 89% |
| Sodium | 1398mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 1143mg | 24% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 1361IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 935mg | 94% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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