Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

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• Step 1

  In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, garlic, italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and black pepper until just combined. Roll into 1.5-inch balls.

  • 1 lb ground chicken (454 g)
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs (40 g)
  • 1 egg (50 g)
  • 2 clove garlic, minced (6 g)
  • 1 tsp italian seasoning (2 g)
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder (1.5 g)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 g)
• Step 2

  Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and sear until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (14 g)
    (for cooking)
• Step 3

  In the same skillet, add more olive oil if needed. Sauté garlic and chicken bouillon for 30 seconds. Bring to a gentle simmer, then return the meatballs to the skillet.

  • 1 tbsp olive oil (14 g)
  • 3 clove garlic, minced (9 g)
  • 1/2 tbsp chicken bouillon (2 g)
• Step 4

  Add tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.

  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (15 g)
• Step 5

  Pour in chicken broth and simmer for a few minutes.

  • 3/4 cup chicken broth (180 g)
• Step 6

  Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and italian seasoning.

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (120 g)
  • 1/2 tsp italian seasoning (1 g)
• Step 7

  Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste.

  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (1.5 g)
    (optional, for a little heat)
  • 1/2 tsp salt (3 g)
    (to taste)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper (1 g)
    (to taste)
• Step 8

  Simmer uncovered until the sauce is slightly thickened.
• Step 9

  Garnish and serve. Pour additional sauce overtop. Sprinkle with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

  • basil, chopped
  • parsley, chopped