30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
30-Minute Creamy Mushroom Chicken Meatballs are a must-try dish that masterfully blends tender ground chicken meatballs with a rich, creamy mushroom sauce. Ready in just half an hour, this quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve over pasta, rice, or on its own for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined but not overmixed.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches until browned on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced mushrooms until tender. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; simmer gently.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added depth of flavor, consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or parsley. - Swap mushrooms for spinach or asparagus for a different twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.