Description
Marry Me Chicken Meatb is a creamy, savory, and irresistible dish featuring tender ground chicken meatballs simmered in a luscious sauce made with Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh herbs, chicken broth, and heavy cream. This comforting and elegant recipe is easy to prepare, perfect for cozy dinners, family gatherings, and meal prepping.
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1/2 tsp dried)
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (preferably oil-packed)
- 1 tsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, chopped basil and thyme, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until just combined to keep the meatballs tender. Form mixture into evenly sized meatballs and set aside.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown on all sides. This helps seal in the juices and adds delicious caramelized flavor. Remove meatballs from pan and set aside.
- Create the Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, basil, and thyme. Sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring mixture to a gentle simmer over low to medium heat.
- Simmer with Meatballs: Return the browned meatballs to the sauce, cover the pan, and let them simmer gently. Cook until meatballs are cooked through and the sauce thickens to a creamy consistency, about 10-15 minutes.
- Final Touches: Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional herbs as desired. The sauce should coat each meatball beautifully, making every bite rich and flavorful. Serve hot with your choice of sides or garnishes.
Notes
- Don’t overmix the meatball ingredients to keep them tender and juicy.
- Take your time browning the meatballs to develop a golden crust and enhance flavor.
- Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for a richer sauce and smoother texture.
- Simmer the sauce gently on low heat to prevent the cream from curdling.
- Adding fresh basil or thyme at the end brightens the dish and enhances aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 meatballs with sauce)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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