Description
Tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce that’s full of love and comfort. These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are the perfect blend of savory, creamy, and herby flavors—ideal for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (for sauce)
- Pinch of crushed red pepper (optional)
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the meatballs on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and heavy cream, then stir in parmesan and crushed red pepper. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the meatballs to the pan, coat them in the sauce, and simmer for 5-7 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Use cold ground chicken for easier shaping.
- Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep it tender.
- Simmer gently to prevent the cream from curdling.
- Perfect served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: marry me chicken meatballs, creamy chicken meatballs, sun-dried tomato chicken, comfort food, romantic dinner