Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs (30-Minutes) Recipe
Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and comforting meal that comes together in just 30 minutes. Juicy ground chicken meatballs are seasoned and seared to golden perfection, then simmered in a rich and creamy mushroom sauce made with fresh mushrooms, garlic, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Garnished with fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner served alongside your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme
For Searing
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Sauce and Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Garnish
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Mix gently with your hands until just combined to keep the meatballs tender.
- Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter.
- Sear the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until they are golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. They don’t need to be fully cooked at this stage.
- Remove Meatballs: Take the seared meatballs out of the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn golden and tender. Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Prepare the Sauce: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping the bottom of the skillet to incorporate any browned bits for extra flavor. Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer the Meatballs: Return the meatballs to the skillet with the sauce. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes to finish cooking the meatballs and let them soak up the flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Pair with your favorite side dish and enjoy your creamy mushroom chicken meatballs!
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender and moist.
- Use fresh mushrooms for best flavor and texture in the sauce.
- The meatballs do not need to be fully cooked when seared as they’ll finish cooking in the sauce.
- Parmesan cheese adds richness; feel free to adjust the amount to your taste.
- Pair this dish with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a complete meal.
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