Description
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a comforting dish that combines tender ground chicken meatballs with a rich, savory mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With easy preparation and a delightful flavor profile, these meatballs pair beautifully with pasta or rice, making every bite an indulgent experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg
- 8 oz fresh mushrooms (sliced; cremini or button)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, onion, and egg until just combined.
- Form small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter) and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté sliced mushrooms until golden brown; season with salt and pepper.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 180g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 165mg