Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs (30-Minute Recipe) Recipe
These Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and comforting 30-minute meal featuring tender ground chicken meatballs simmered in a rich and flavorful creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect as a main dish served with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- 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
Searing & Sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- 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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatball Mixture: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme. Mix gently with your hands until just combined, taking care not to overmix to maintain tender meatballs.
- Shape the Meatballs: Using your hands or a cookie scoop, form the mixture into evenly sized balls, 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 golden brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes. They do not need to be fully cooked at this point as they will finish cooking in the sauce. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the Mushrooms: In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden and tender, approximately 5-7 minutes. 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 any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Simmer the Meatballs: Return the seared meatballs to the skillet. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently for 10 minutes to allow the meatballs to cook through and absorb the creamy mushroom sauce flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish before serving. Pair with your favorite side such as pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes and enjoy!
Notes
- Do not overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
- Use panko breadcrumbs for lighter texture or regular breadcrumbs for a denser bite.
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey if preferred.
- For a thicker sauce, simmer a few extra minutes or add a teaspoon of cornstarch slurry.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
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