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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

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This Marry Me Chicken Meatballs recipe features tender chicken meatballs in a luxurious creamy tomato sauce with fresh basil. Perfect for date night or an indulgent weeknight dinner.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for frying
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 small handful fresh basil, chopped or torn

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix all meatball ingredients except olive oil until just combined. Form 1″ meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry meatballs in batches, 5 minutes each, turning often until browned. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Remove skillet from heat for 1–2 minutes. Drain excess oil but keep browned bits.
  4. Return skillet to medium heat. Add garlic and wine, bubbling for about 1 minute until reduced by half.
  5. Mix cornstarch with 2 tsp cold water to make a slurry.
  6. Stir in cream and tomato paste, then sun-dried tomatoes, oregano, crushed red pepper, and cornstarch slurry. Scrape up browned bits.
  7. Add meatballs back and cook 5 more minutes until meatballs are cooked through (165F) and sauce thickens.
  8. Sprinkle fresh basil, season with salt & pepper, and serve immediately.

Notes

  • If using sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drain them. Slice if large.
  • Nutrition info is approximate: Calories 639kcal, Protein 33g, Fat 46g, Saturated Fat 22g.
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  • Author: lina
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Pan-Fried with Cream Sauce
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 639
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 638 mg
  • Fat: 46 g
  • Saturated Fat: 22 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Trans Fat: 0.1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 19 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 33 g
  • Cholesterol: 227 mg