Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
Creamy mushroom chicken meatballs are an irresistible blend of tender ground chicken and savory mushrooms enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The succulent meatballs, combined with a luscious mushroom sauce, create a comforting meal everyone will adore. Serve them over pasta, rice, or even a fresh salad for versatility. Elevate your dining experience with this gourmet-inspired dish that’s both quick and delicious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- Olive oil and butter for cooking
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
- Fresh parsley (chopped) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme until well mixed.
- Form small meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat; sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides and remove from the pan.
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until tender; add minced garlic.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer before adding back the meatballs. Cook for another 10 minutes.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg