Description
A quick and easy one-pan dinner featuring tender ground chicken meatballs in a rich garlic parmesan cream sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, ¼ cup Parmesan, 3 cloves minced garlic, egg, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch meatballs (about 20-24). Place on a plate.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs in a single layer and brown for 2-3 minutes per side. Remove meatballs to a plate.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add 4 cloves minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to thicken slightly.
- Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in ½ cup Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Return meatballs to the skillet, nestling them into the sauce. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if using.
- Cover and simmer on low for 5 minutes until meatballs reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove from heat, stir in fresh parsley, and serve immediately.
Notes
Do not overmix the meat to avoid tough meatballs. Use fresh Parmesan for best melting results. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of milk or broth. If too thin, simmer uncovered. Serve over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 3-4 me
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 420
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
Keywords: ground chicken meatballs, garlic parmesan sauce, one pan dinner, weeknight meals, quick dinner, 20 minute meals, family friendly