Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
788 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
American, Italian-American Fussion
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
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With creamy Tuscan flavors, these Marry Me Meatballs are an instant crowd favorite! It doesn't get much better than Italian seasoned chicken meatballs nestled in a creamy cheesy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs.
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Ingredients
Meatballs
- 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
- ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Marry Me Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil, for garnish
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Instructions
Meatballs
- In a medium-sized bowl add 1 ½ pounds ground chicken, ½ cup dried Italian bread crumbs, 1 egg, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon onion powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese.
- Using clean hands or a fork, mix until the ingredients are combined.
- Roll into 10 large meatballs or 18 small meatballs.
- In a large skillet heat the 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned and cooked throughout. Transfer to a plate while you prepare the sauce.
Marry Me Sauce
- Returning to the skillet, add 3 tablespoons butter and melt over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add in the 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour and stir to make a paste.
- Whisk in the 1½ cups chicken broth, ¾ cup heavy cream, and ½ cup grated parmesan cheese.
- Stir in the drained ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning. Season with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Heat the sauce for a few minutes until it starts to thicken.
- Return the meatballs back to the skillet and spoon the sauce on top. Turn the heat to medium-low, and continue to heat the meatballs and sauce together for about 5 minutes.
- Garnish with ¼ cup fresh basil, leaves and serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
788kcal
(39%)
Carbohydrates
29g
(10%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
57g
(88%)
Saturated Fat
25g
(125%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
22g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
278mg
(93%)
Sodium
1360mg
(57%)
Potassium
1555mg
(44%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1400IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
300mg
(30%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 788 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 788kcal | 39% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 57g | 88% |
| Saturated Fat | 25g | 125% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 22g | 110% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 278mg | 93% |
| Sodium | 1360mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 1555mg | 33% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1400IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 300mg | 30% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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