Description
Indulge in a restaurant-quality meal at home with these tender chicken meatballs bathed in a rich, velvety mushroom cream sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish balances lean protein with earthy, umami-packed mushrooms. It is a sophisticated yet approachable comfort food that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. Served best alongside garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh garden salad, it is sure to become a household favorite.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp dried parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp dried thyme
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, dried parsley, salt, and pepper; mix until just combined.
Form the mixture into small, uniform meatballs using a scoop.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the meatballs to the skillet and sear until golden brown and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, add sliced mushrooms and sauté until softened and browned.
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and dried thyme, simmering until the sauce thickens slightly.
Return the meatballs to the skillet, coating them thoroughly in the sauce.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
You can prep and sear the meatballs earlier in the day to save time before dinner. If the sauce becomes too thick, add a tablespoon of chicken stock or water to reach your desired consistency. Serve with mashed potatoes or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 110mg