Description
These Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs combine tender ground chicken meatballs with a rich and savory mushroom cream sauce, perfect for a comforting and satisfying main course. The dish features flavorful meatballs baked in a skillet and simmered in a luscious sauce made with mushrooms, garlic, Parmesan, and thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms (cremini or white), sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until just combined. Roll the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs for uniform cooking.
- Brown the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs in batches, browning on all sides for about 5 to 7 minutes total. Once browned, remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside to prepare the sauce.
- Prepare the Mushroom Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until browned and tender, roughly 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aroma.
- Make the Sauce Base: Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to coat them evenly. Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, and season the sauce with salt and pepper to your taste. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Simmer Meatballs in Sauce: Return the browned meatballs to the skillet and spoon the creamy mushroom sauce over them. Cover the skillet and let the meatballs simmer on low heat for 8 to 10 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F, ensuring they are cooked through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish the dish with chopped parsley if desired. Serve warm, ideally over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serve over mashed potatoes, pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a complete meal.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen for later use; thaw before cooking in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and pepper, depending on broth and cheese saltiness.
- Use fresh parsley for garnish to add color and freshness to the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
