Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
Creamy mushroom chicken meatballs are a delightful dish that brings comfort and gourmet flair to your dinner table in just 30 minutes. This easy recipe features tender ground chicken meatballs enveloped in a rich, savory mushroom sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. With simple ingredients often found in your pantry, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that the whole family will love. Serve these delectable meatballs over pasta, rice, or greens to elevate your dining experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 egg
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix gently.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté sliced mushrooms for about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes until fully cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 100mg