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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Irresistible Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Sauce

Delight in the savory flavors of Marry Me Chicken Meatballs enveloped in a creamy sauce for a perfect dinner option.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or substitute with ground turkey
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs or fresh breadcrumbs
  • 1 large Egg or ground flax mixed with water for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano or fresh oregano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Sauce
  • 4 slices Bacon or omit for a lighter option
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes or fresh tomatoes with longer cooking time
  • 4 cups Baby Spinach or Swiss chard/kale
  • 1 cup Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lower fat
  • 1/2 cup Milk or almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice or vinegar as substitute
  • to taste Fresh Basil or Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large bowl
  • Skillet
  • ice cream or cookie scoop

Method
 

Meatball Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until just combined.
  2. Using an ice cream or cookie scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized balls.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and brown them for about 5 minutes on all sides.
Sauce Preparation
  1. In the same skillet, add chopped bacon and cook until crisp, around 4-5 minutes.
  2. Sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in the rendered bacon fat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Then, add the baby spinach and cook until wilted.
  3. Deglaze the pan with chicken stock, then mix the cornstarch and milk together and add to the skillet along with the heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
  4. Add fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the sauce, adjusting seasonings to taste.
  5. Return the meatballs to the pan and allow them to simmer in the sauce for about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
  6. Serve your meatballs topped with fresh basil or parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 2meatballsCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Optional: Serve over pasta for a comforting meal. Don't forget to keep ingredients fresh for best results.

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