Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
These flavorful meatballs are combined with a rich creamy mushroom sauce, creating a perfect comforting dish suitable for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 lb Ground chicken Ensure it's fresh for best flavor.
- 1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Use plain or Italian seasoned.
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese Freshly grated for best results.
- 1 large Egg Acts as a binder.
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped, for flavor.
- 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
- 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
- 1/2 tsp Pepper Black pepper preferred.
For the Sauce
- 2 tbsp Olive oil For cooking the meatballs.
- 1 large Onion Diced.
- 8 oz Mushrooms Sliced; any variety works well.
- 1 cup Chicken broth Low sodium recommended.
- 1/2 cup Heavy cream For a rich sauce.
- 1 tsp Thyme Dried or fresh.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, approximately one inch in diameter.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the meatballs in batches, turning until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add diced onion and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until onions are translucent and mushrooms have released moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Add thyme and stir for an additional minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and stir in heavy cream, mix until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the meatballs to the skillet, ensuring they are coated with the sauce. Simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes.
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Notes
For added flavor, consider using a mix of different mushrooms. Adjust seasoning in the sauce after adding cream, and feel free to make variations of this dish using different herbs and spices.