Name: Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds lean ground chicken breast; 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 1 large egg, beaten; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 Tablespoon olive oil; 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 cup chicken stock; 1 cup heavy cream (double cream in the UK); ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon Italian herb seasoning blend; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped; Fresh flat-leaf parsley for optional garnish

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

These marry me chicken meatballs are scrumptious, with Parmesan cheese and sun-dried tomatoes in the creamy sauce. This one-skillet dinner is great to serve with rice, orzo, or mashed potatoes.

1 hr 15 min total 30 min prep 45 min cook 6 639 cal

Instructions

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1 For the meatballs, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, parsley, nutmeg, garlic, and egg in a bowl until just mixed. Season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into 2- to 2 1/2-inch meatballs.
2 Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter and heat until butter is melted and no longer sizzling. Place the meatballs into the pan and cook, turning until all sides are browned. Turn heat down to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5 minutes more. An instant read thermometer inserted near the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer meatballs to a plate and keep warm.
3 For the sauce, add remaining butter to the same pan and increase heat to medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Use a wooden spoon to stir the garlic and scrape any browned bits. Pour in chicken stock and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
4 Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese. Cool until cheese has melted and sauce starts to simmer, 3 to 5 minutes.
5 Stir in red pepper flakes and Italian Herb seasoning blend. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
6 Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, then add meatballs to sauce. Allow sauce to thicken a bit and meatballs to heat through. Garnish with parsley sprigs.