Description
These Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a 30-minute restaurant-quality dish you can easily make at home. Juicy chicken meatballs are seared to perfection and simmered in a rich, creamy mushroom sauce with garlic and Parmesan. Perfect for a quick dinner that feels indulgent yet easy to prepare!
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Prepare the Meatballs:
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Shape the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs using your hands or a cookie scoop.
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Sear the Meatballs:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes (they will finish cooking in the sauce).
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
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Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
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Finish the Sauce & Simmer the Meatballs:
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
- Return the seared meatballs to the skillet and reduce heat to low.
- Simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the meatballs to cook through and absorb the flavors.
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Serve:
- Sprinkle fresh parsley over the dish.
- Pair with your favorite side, such as rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 120mg