Marry Me Chicken Meatballs Recipe 🌿
Recipe ⬇️⬇️
Meatball Ingredients
• 2lbs ground chicken
• 2large eggs
• 3cloves garlic,minced
• 3Tbsp olive oil
• 1cup panko crumbs
• 3/4cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1tsp onion powder
• 1tsp kosher salt
• 1tsp black pepper
• 1/2tsp paprika
• 1tsp italian seasoning
Sauce Ingredients
• 5Tbsp.butter
• 4cloves garlic ,minced
• 2tsp Italian seasoning
• 1cup sundried tomatoes in oil, roughly chopped
• 1/4cup white cooking wine
• 1 1/2cup chicken broth
• 1cup heavy cream
• 2/3cup grated Parmesan cheese
• fresh basil leaves,julienned, if desired for garnish
Instructions
Chicken Meatballs
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Line an extra large baking sheet or two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients for meatballs and gently mix together. Do not over mix. Use a 1 1/2-inch scooper and scoop meatballs onto trays. Bake for 18 minutes until lightly browned and no longer pink inside. Remove from oven and set aside while you make the sauce.
Sauce
• In a large oven-proof deep skillet, (I used my dutch oven) melt butter over medium heat.
• Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, and sundried tomatoes and cook over medium heat, stirring often for 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook for 2-3 minutes until mostly cooked down. Add the chicken broth, heavy cream and Parmesan and whisk until well combined. Continue to cook until sauce starts to thicken slightly, stirring occasionally.
• Add the meatballs to the sauce and mix until the meatballs are well coated. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook for about 10 minutes until the meatballs are heated through and the sauce is bubbly. Serve immediately. We serve ours over mashed potatoes!
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are a fantastic dish that combines juicy, tender ground chicken meatballs with a luscious, creamy sauce that brings out a depth of flavors. Using ingredients like panko crumbs and Parmesan cheese in the meatballs ensures a moist and flavorful bite every time. The addition of Italian seasoning, garlic, and paprika enhances the savory profile. What truly elevates this dish is the sauce made with butter, garlic, Italian seasoning, and chopped sundried tomatoes, which create a vibrant base filled with umami notes. The white cooking wine adds a slight acidity that balances the richness of the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, yielding a silky, well-rounded sauce. One helpful tip when making these meatballs is not to overmix the chicken mixture to keep the texture light and tender. Using a consistent scoop size guarantees even cooking. Baking them at 400 degrees ensures a golden exterior while maintaining juicy interiors. Serving these meatballs over creamy mashed potatoes is a comforting choice, as the sauce soaks perfectly into the potatoes, making each bite decadent and satisfying. Fresh basil garnish elevates the freshness and adds a pop of color. For a personal twist, you can experiment with adding fresh herbs like parsley or thyme into the meatball mix or swapping white cooking wine with a splash of chicken broth for a milder flavor. These meatballs also work wonderfully on their own as a party appetizer or alongside pasta. This recipe encapsulates why "Marry Me Chicken Meatballs" earned its charming name — it’s a dish that impresses with both taste and presentation, making it ideal for special meals or cozy family dinners. Preparing it ahead is easy too since both meatballs and sauce can be refrigerated and gently reheated, perfect for planning busy weeknights.
