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Creamy Baked Chicken Meatballs

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Creamy baked chicken meatballs are tender, juicy ground chicken meatballs baked until golden and smothered in a rich and flavorful cream sauce. Perfect served over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for brushing or spraying)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
  3. Form mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs and place on prepared baking sheet. Brush or spray lightly with olive oil.
  4. Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until cooked through and lightly golden.
  5. Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and add garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds.
  6. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in chicken broth while whisking, then add cream.
  7. Simmer for 3–5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add baked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 2–3 minutes to coat and heat through.
  9. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot over your favorite side.

Notes

  • Don’t overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • You can use half-and-half instead of cream for a lighter sauce.
  • Great served over egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.

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