Description
Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are juicy ground chicken meatballs simmered in a luscious sun-dried tomato cream sauce that’s rich, herby, and totally comforting. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or meal prep—you’ll want to put this on repeat.
Ingredients
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh basil, torn
2 tablespoons olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just combined. Do not overmix.
2. Form the mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs using your hands or a scoop.
3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
4. In the same pan, add garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape the pan, and reduce slightly. Add heavy cream and Parmesan, stirring until creamy.
6. Return meatballs to the skillet. Simmer for 10–12 minutes or until cooked through and sauce is thickened.
7. Stir in fresh basil and optional red pepper flakes. Serve warm over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread.
Notes
For juicier meatballs, use ground chicken with some thigh meat (85/15 ratio).
Don’t overmix the meat mixture—mix just until combined to keep meatballs tender.
If the sauce thickens too much during reheating, add a splash of broth or cream to loosen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg