Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce

Serves: 5

Cook Time: 40 minutes

$7.94 recipe / $1.58 serving

Ingredients

Meatballs

• 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs ($0.30)

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning ($0.10)

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder ($0.05)

• 1/2 tsp onion powder ($0.05)

• 3/4 tsp salt ($0.05)

• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

• 3 Tbsp grated parmesan ($0.33)

• 1 lb. ground chicken ($4.49)

• 1 large egg ($0.17)

• 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce ($0.03)

• 2 Tbsp cooking oil ($0.08)

Cream Sauce

• 1 Tbsp butter ($0.13)

• 1 clove of garlic, minced ($0.08)

• 1.5 cups chicken broth ($0.25)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream ($0.74)

• 1/4 tsp oregano ($0.02)

• 1/4 tsp salt ($0.02)

• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper ($0.02)

• 2 Tbsp grated parmesan ($0.22)

• 1/2 lemon (optional) ($0.79)

Instructions 

• In a small bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and parmesan.

• Add the ground chicken to a separate large bowl along with the egg, Worcestershire sauce, and breadcrumb mixture. Use your hands to mix everything together until evenly combined. Try not to overmix as this can make the meatballs tough.

• Divide and shape the meat mixture into 24 meatballs, about two tablespoons each.

• In a large skillet add the cooking oil and heat over medium. Once hot add the meatballs and cook in 2 batches (about 12 meatballs at a time). Cook the meatballs in the hot skillet until browned on all sides and cooked through (about 2 minutes each side). Add a little more cooking oil for the 2nd batch of meatballs if needed. Remove the cooked meatballs to a clean plate and set aside.

• Now make the cream sauce. In the same skillet, add the butter and minced garlic. Turn the heat down to medium-low and sauté the garlic for one minute until fragrant.

• Next add the chicken broth, heavy cream, oregano, salt, pepper, grated parmesan and 2 Tbsp of lemon juice. Stir to combine.

  
  

  

  
  

• Bring the sauce to a simmer. Add all of the meatballs back to the skillet and toss in the sauce. Continue to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.

• Serve hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley on top (optional). Enjoy with pasta, mashed potatoes, or your favorite side.