Description
Savory Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs combine comfort and elegance in one delightful dish. Hearty proteins nestled in silky sauce promise a memorable meal that satisfies serious home cooks and casual dinner enthusiasts alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- ¼ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 tsp dried)
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil (for browning)
- 2 tbsps butter
- 8 oz (226 g) mushrooms, sliced (button or cremini)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Meatball Preparation: Thoroughly blend ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, parsley, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Gently form uniform spherical morsels approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Initial Meatball Searing: Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat. Carefully brown meatballs, rotating periodically to ensure even caramelization, approximately 5-6 minutes. Transfer partially cooked meatballs to a separate plate.
- Mushroom Sauce Creation: Using the identical skillet, melt butter and introduce mushrooms. Sauté until golden and tender, then incorporate garlic and thyme. Deglaze with chicken broth, allowing liquid to simmer. Reduce heat and whisk in heavy cream and Parmesan, creating a luxurious, velvety sauce. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Final Cooking Stage: Reintroduce meatballs into the simmering sauce, allowing them to finish cooking and absorb flavor nuances, approximately 10-12 minutes, ensuring complete internal doneness.
- Presentation: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and serve atop creamy mashed potatoes, delicate egg noodles, or fluffy rice.
Notes
- Mix meatball ingredients gently to prevent dense, tough chicken meatballs. Overmixing can make them tough and dry.
- Use a large, heavy-bottomed skillet for even heat distribution and proper browning of meatballs and mushrooms.
- Ensure chicken meatballs reach 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption, using a meat thermometer to avoid undercooking.
- Swap breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed pork rinds for low-carb or gluten-sensitive diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg