Description
These creamy mushroom chicken meatballs are juicy, flavorful, and simmered in a rich mushroom sauce. It’s a comforting one-pan dinner that pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes. Easy enough for a weeknight, but special enough for guests.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Meatballs:
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1 lb ground chicken
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1/3 cup breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 egg
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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1 tbsp olive oil (for cooking)
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
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2 tbsp butter
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8 oz mushrooms, sliced
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 cup chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1 tsp fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)
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Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
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Make the meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
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Scoop out 1 to 1.5 tablespoon portions and roll into balls.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
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Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and soft.
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Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
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Pour in chicken broth and stir, scraping up any brown bits from the pan. Let it simmer for 2–3 minutes.
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Lower the heat and stir in the cream, Parmesan cheese, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
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Return the meatballs to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Simmer for another 3–4 minutes.
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Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
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You can swap ground chicken for turkey if preferred.
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Use cremini or white button mushrooms for best flavor.
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Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 135mg