If there’s any meal that you should make this fall, let it be this scrumptious, cozy + comforting, creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs! It is SO GOOD and it tastes even better when you dip some really crusty bread into it. The flavours just explode in your mouth, believe me.
These creamy chicken meatballs seriously just melt in your mouth and is packed with so much good flavour. There’s garlic, sundried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, basil, and so much more that makes this fall meal so delicious.
Chicken meatballs in creamy sauce is the type of recipe you want to make when you want something satisfying and delicious but don’t want to put in too much effort. I’d say prepping the ingredients is what takes most of the time, but putting everything together is a breeze.
Ingredients for Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Ground chicken: this is what the meatballs are made of and they make for melt-in-your-mouth meatballs.
Seasonings: Includes Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes and give the meatballs and cream sauce the best flavour ever.
Bread crumbs: adds moisture to the meatballs.
Olive oil + unsalted butter: helps cook the meatballs and the cream sauce.
Sundried tomatoes: adds a lovely tart and tangy tomato flavour and some extra texture.
Garlic: adds flavour.
Vegetable or chicken stock: makes up the base of the cream sauce + extra flavour.
Heavy cream: what makes the sauce creamy + helps thicken the sauce.
Parmesan cheese: adds flavour and more creaminess.
Basil: adds some freshness and complements the sundried tomatoes.
How to Make Creamy Chicken Meatballs
Start by mixing together the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, bread crumbs, and egg thoroughly. Roll this mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls. Cook the meatballs in olive oil over medium heat in a large skillet for 5-7 minutes, searing on all sides. Set aside.
In same skillet, add the butter and melt. Add sundried tomatoes and garlic and cook for 2-3 minutes. Next, add in the stock and scrape the bottom bits. Now pour in the heavy cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until sauce is thickened. Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add meatballs, stir. Taste and adjust for salt. Add chopped basil and stir. Serve immediately.
Tips for Making the Best Meatballs
- Before cooking the meatballs, you might want to let it rest in the fridge. That way, the meatballs will stay rounded and not flatten down while cooking. Preferably, you should use ground chicken that is well chilled.
- You can try adding some of the oil from the sundried tomatoes in place of some butter to cook the cream sauce. This will add more flavour!
- If you prefer baking the meatballs, you can definitely do that! Simply place them on a parchment lined baking pan and bake them for 16-20 minutes, or until full cooked at 400Β°F. Then follow the recipe as normal.
And lastly, if you do happen to try this recipe out, it would be much appreciated if you could leave a comment/rating on how it went! I’d love to hear what you think!
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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Description
Perfectly seasoned chicken meatballs smothered in a rich and creamy sauce, garnished with fresh basil.
Ingredients
Meatballs
Creamy Sauce
Instructions
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In a large bowl, add the ground chicken, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, bread crumbs, and egg. Mix this together really well with a gloved hand.Β
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Roll the meatball mixture into 1 1/2 inch balls and place them on a parchment lined tray until ready to use.Β
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Over medium heat, heat a large non-stick skillet. Add the olive oil and let heat up. Add about half of the meatballs into the skillet and cook until completely cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Be sure to sear all sides of the meatballs. Remove from pan and cook the remaining meatballs following the same steps above.Β
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In the same skillet, add the butter. Once melted, add the sundried tomatoes and garlic and sautΓ© for 2-3 minutes. Add the stock and scrape the bits off the bottom of the pan. Add the heavy cream, oregano, thyme, and chili flakes, stir and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce has thickened.Β
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Add the parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add the meatballs and stir until nicely coated. Taste and adjust for salt. Stir in the 2 tbsp of chopped basil. Serve immediately with crusty bread or over pasta. Garnish with more fresh basil, if desired.Β
