Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs Recipe
These Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are rich, flavorful, and perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner! Made with tender ground chicken, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Parmesan sauce, this easy recipe is ready in just 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp dried thyme
For the Sauce:
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
8 oz mushrooms, sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
Fresh parsley, chopped
🥄 Instructions
1. Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix until well combined and form into meatballs.
2. Sear the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté mushrooms for 5-7 minutes until tender. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
4. Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, then season with salt and pepper.
5. Combine and Simmer: Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Servings: 4 | Calories: 350 kcal
Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests! Try this easy, creamy chicken meatball recipe for a delicious, satisfying meal.
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