Description
Savory and comforting Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs invite culinary adventurers into a world of rich, velvety flavors. Tender chicken meatballs nestled in a luxurious mushroom sauce promise a delightful meal that will satisfy and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (1 lb) ground chicken
- 1 large egg
Aromatics and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Sauce and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven to 375F (190C), ensuring a precise cooking environment for the meatballs.
- Create a flavor-packed mixture by combining ground chicken, finely chopped mushrooms, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Blend thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Craft uniform meatballs by shaping the mixture into compact rounds, approximately 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat, carefully browning the meatballs on all surfaces for 2-3 minutes per side to develop a rich, golden exterior.
- Transfer the skillet directly into the preheated oven, allowing the meatballs to cook through for 15 minutes, ensuring complete internal doneness.
- Simultaneously prepare the creamy sauce by combining heavy cream, chicken broth, and dried thyme in a separate pan. Simmer the mixture over medium heat, stirring consistently until the sauce thickens and reduces, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs from the oven and generously coat them with the prepared mushroom cream sauce, ensuring each meatball is lavishly covered.
- Elevate the presentation by sprinkling freshly chopped parsley over the meatballs, then serve immediately alongside your preferred accompaniment.
Notes
- Always use freshly chopped mushrooms for maximum flavor and moisture in the meatballs, avoiding pre-packaged or frozen varieties.
- Gently mix meatball ingredients to prevent overworking the chicken, which can make the texture tough and dense.
- Consider using a cookie scoop or wet hands when forming meatballs to ensure uniform size and prevent sticking.
- For a gluten-free version, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or crushed pork rinds to maintain binding and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 370 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg