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Savory chicken in creamy sauce garnished with fresh chives; delicious homemade comfort food.

Creamy Chicken Meatballs & Mushrooms

If you’re looking for a hearty and comforting dish that’s packed with flavor, look no further than my Creamy Chicken Meatballs with Mushrooms recipe. This dish is perfect for easy weeknight dinners or when you want to impress guests with a homemade meal that feels special. The combination of juicy chicken meatballs, a luscious sauce, and tender mushrooms creates a meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: meatballs
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Lola Jay

Ingredients

Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 lb hot Italian chicken sausage
  • 2 slices white bread crust cut off
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • ½ onion grated
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 teaspoon soy sauce

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 4 tablespoon flour
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1.5 cups beef broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 6 oz cups sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Chopped chives for garnish
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Instructions

Prepare the Meatballs

  • In a large bowl, add the milk to the bread and mix until softened. Mix the egg in.
    Mixing ingredients in a glass bowl for baking. Step-by-step recipe preparation on a wooden kitchen counter.
  • Add the ground chicken, hot Italian chicken sausage, grated onion, oregano, garlic powder, parmesan cheese, black pepper, and soy sauce to the bowl. Mix until just combined.
    Mixing ingredients in a glass bowl for a meatloaf recipe with seasoning and sauce being added.
  • Form the mixture into medium meatballs. I like to use a large soup spoon but I do prefer larger meatballs so you can make them to your preference. It helps to form the meatballs if your hands are wet. I like to keep a bowl with iced water near me while making the meatballs.
    Person shaping meatballs over a mixing bowl on a wooden countertop.
  • Place them on a baking sheet sprayed with oil and lined with parchment paper or aluminum.
    Person spraying oil on meatballs on a foil-lined baking sheet, preparing for cooking in a kitchen.
  • Broil for 10-15 minutes (depending on your oven), flipping midway , until the meatballs are golden brown.
    Person holding a baking tray of freshly cooked meatballs on foil in the kitchen.

Make the Sauce

  • While the meatballs are baking, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and sauté for one minute.
    Person cooking garlic in a pan with a whisk.
  • Turn the heat to medium, add the flour, whisking continuously to create a roux. Cook for a couple of minutes until the roux is golden.
    Whisking flour and butter in a pan to make a roux for sauce preparation.
  • Gradually whisk in the beef broth, ensuring no lumps form. Bring the mixture to a simmer. Add the heavy cream.
    Pouring brown liquid from a measuring cup into a saucepan on a stove, while stirring with a whisk.
  • Add the Italian seasoning, Dijon mustard, onion powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
    Creamy sauce being stirred in a skillet, seasoned with black pepper for a rich flavor.
  • Add the sliced mushrooms.
    Cooking creamy mushroom sauce in a black pan, stirred with a whisk.
  • Let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens and the mushrooms are tender.
    Person whisking creamy mushroom sauce in a black pan.
  • Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce, tossing to coat them evenly. Simmer for 5 minutes.
    Person cooking creamy mushroom meatballs in a skillet, placing fresh meatballs onto a tray in a bright kitchen.

Serve

  • Garnish with chopped chives and serve hot over egg noodles, mashed potatoes, or your favorite pasta. Add a side of green beans or fresh parsley for a complete meal.
    Creamy mashed potatoes topped with savory mushroom gravy on a black plate.

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Nutrition

Serving: 4meatballs | Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 41g | Saturated Fat: 18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 231mg | Sodium: 1623mg | Potassium: 645mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1108IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 3mg