Description
A cozy and satisfying dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs with a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for meal prep and keeping on track with your goals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup seasoned breadcrumbs or almond flour
- 2 tablespoons grated onion or 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (optional)
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup light cream or half and half
- 1/4 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- A big handful of spinach (optional)
Instructions
- Add the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs or almond flour, onion, Greek yogurt, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning to a bowl. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll into about 14 to 16 meatballs.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium heat and add olive oil. Brown the meatballs for a few minutes on each side.
- Move the meatballs to a plate. In the same skillet, add garlic and tomato paste. Stir for 30 to 45 seconds.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up bits from the pan. Add light cream, sun dried tomatoes, and parmesan. Stir until smooth.
- Add the meatballs back to the skillet, lower the heat, and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until cooked through. If using spinach, stir in at the end.
Notes
Bringing the sauce to a gentle simmer rather than a boil keeps it creamy and smooth. Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg