eatballs Your New Family Favorite Dinner Recipe
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meatballs are a flavorful and comforting dinner option featuring tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and Italian herbs. This dish is perfect for family meals and easy to prepare in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-frying and simmering
- Cuisine: Tuscan/Italian
- Diet: Low Salt
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, egg, 2 cloves minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Form the Meatballs: Shape the mixture into meatballs of your desired size, making sure they are uniform for even cooking.
- Cook the Meatballs: Heat a skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Tuscan Sauce: In the same skillet, add olive oil and sauté the sun-dried tomatoes and remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic over medium heat until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Simmer the Sauce: Stir in the chicken broth, heavy cream, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, dried basil, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Combine Meatballs and Sauce: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet and simmer together for another 5-10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and flavors to meld.
- Serve: Once the sauce has thickened slightly and the meatballs are heated through, serve immediately with your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread.
Notes
- Use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for deeper flavor.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour.
- Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil will add more richness; drain slightly if preferred.
- Adjust cream amount to make the sauce thicker or thinner.
- Ensure meatballs are cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on stovetop to prevent cream from curdling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1 cup)
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
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