Garlic Cream Chicken Meatballs
Garlic Cream Chicken Meatballs are a delectable and comforting dish that combines juicy chicken with aromatic garlic in a rich, creamy sauce. Perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, these meatballs are easy to prepare and guaranteed to impress your family and friends. With their mouthwatering flavors and beautiful presentation, they make for an Instagram-worthy meal that everyone will love!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Finely chop the chicken breasts or pulse them in a food processor until smooth. Mix in minced garlic, breadcrumbs, eggs, salt, pepper, and thyme until well combined.
- Form the mixture into uniform meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides (about 3 minutes each).
- Remove meatballs and add heavy cream and chicken broth to the same pan. Scrape up any browned bits for flavor.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and simmer until thickened (approximately 5 minutes). Return meatballs to the pan to soak up the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Customize by swapping breadcrumbs with crushed crackers or adding fresh herbs like basil or parsley. For added nutrition, toss in some spinach or other veggies. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.