Easy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs Recipe
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are the perfect marriage of flavor, simplicity, and versatility. Tender chicken meatballs swimming in a creamy, sun-dried tomato sauce make this dish comfortable in every bite. Whether addressing a special someone.
Servings 6
Ingredients
For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1- large egg
- 2- cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for cooking
For the Sauce
- 2 -tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2- cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 -cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
. Prepare the Meatballs
- Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, thyme, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix the ingredients until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs, about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Make about 20 to 24 meatballs.
Cook the Meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Brown the meatballs on all sides until cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Transfer the meatballs to a baking dish and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add cherry tomatoes and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir well.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the salt and pepper.
- Add the meatballs to the sauce and cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce is bubbly and the meatballs are cooked.
- Garnish with fresh basil.
Serve
- Serve the Marry Me Chicken Meatballs over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.