Description
Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce inspired by the viral “Marry Me Chicken” dish comforting, flavorful, and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2. Mix gently until just combined and form into meatballs.
- 3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4. Brown meatballs on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- 5. In the same skillet, add sun-dried tomatoes and cook briefly until fragrant.
- 6. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
- 7. Add red pepper flakes and bring sauce to a gentle simmer.
- 8. Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through.
- 9. Garnish with fresh basil and serve warm.
Notes
- Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
- Do not overmix the meatballs to keep them tender.
- Adjust red pepper flakes for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: marry me chicken meatballs, creamy chicken meatballs, sun-dried tomato sauce