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Chicken Marsala Meatballs

These chicken Marsala meatballs are a cozy twist on the classic Italian-American dish. Tender chicken and mushroom meatballs simmer in a creamy Marsala wine sauce with garlic and fresh herbs, creating a rich, savory dinner that's delicious served over mashed potatoes or rice.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 495

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 4 ounces mushrooms
  • 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup marsala wine
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon cold butter
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Place ground chicken into a large bowl. Finely mince 4 ounces mushrooms using a sharp knife or food processor. Add minced mushrooms to the chicken, along with panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined and form into approximately 24 meatballs, using a small cookie scoop.
  2. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large non-stick skillet. Brown meatballs, turning every 1 to 2 minutes until all sides are browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove meatballs to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Saute sliced mushrooms until browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in marsala wine and chicken broth. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced by a third to a half, 8 to 10 minutes.
  4. Whisk cold butter into the sauce until melted, then pour in heavy cream. Continue simmering, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Return meatballs to the skillet and cook until meatballs are heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Garnish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 495kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 34gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 204mgSodium: 1160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

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