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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Description

Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are tender, flavorful meatballs made from ground chicken, Parmesan, and a medley of herbs and spices, simmered in a creamy, spicy marinara sauce. Perfectly cooked in a skillet, they make a comforting meal that pairs wonderfully with pasta, rice, or crusty bread.


Ingredients

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Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano


Instructions

  1. Prepare the meatball mixture: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, grated Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined to avoid tough meatballs.
  2. Form meatballs: Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs, ensuring they are uniform in size for even cooking.
  3. Brown the meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides and fully cooked through, approximately 8–10 minutes. Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set aside.
  4. Prepare the sauce: Using the same skillet, add marinara sauce, heavy cream, red pepper flakes, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine and let the sauce simmer gently for 3–5 minutes until it is heated through and slightly thickened.
  5. Simmer meatballs in sauce: Return the cooked meatballs to the skillet, spoon sauce over them, and let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes so the flavors meld.
  6. Serve: Plate the meatballs and sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a delicious and comforting meal.

Notes

  • Adjust red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
  • Use fresh parsley for brighter flavor, but dried parsley is a suitable substitute.
  • Make sure not to overmix the meatball mixture to keep them tender.
  • Browning the meatballs first adds essential flavor and texture.
  • The sauce can be thickened more by simmering longer if desired.
  • These meatballs can be frozen before or after cooking for meal prep convenience.