Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meatballs
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Meatballs are a delightful culinary experience that combines tender chicken meatballs with a rich, velvety sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. This dish is perfect for family gatherings or impressing dinner guests with its restaurant-quality flavors. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, you can create a meal that not only satisfies the palate but also looks stunning on the plate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, chopped basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix gently until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Form meatballs and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and sun-dried tomatoes; stir until heated through.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer for 5-10 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice garnished with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Customize your meatballs by adding spinach or swapping chicken for turkey or beef. For extra creaminess, add more heavy cream as desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.