Description
These tender Chicken Meatballs are smothered in a rich and tasty Cajun Cream Sauce. This simple chicken meatball recipe makes the best golden brown, juicy homemade meatballs that are perfect served as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 – 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 – 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ground chicken, garlic, egg, Panko breadcrumbs, Cajun seasoning, parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Mix until well combined.
- Form into small meatballs of about 1-inch in diameter. I use a small ice cream scoop to make the process easier and the meatballs more uniform.
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium high heat. Working in batches, brown the meatballs on all sides until golden brown. Add additional oil if needed. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same pan, melt the butter over medium low heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring often for about 4 minutes or until they become translucent. Add the bell peppers and cook for another 2 – 3 minutes.
- Add the flour and cook, stirring constantly for about 2 – 3 minutes. This is a “roux” and it will start to deepen in color.
- Slowly add the chicken broth whisking constantly until it thickens a bit. Add the Cajun seasoning and mix well. Return the meatballs to the skillet and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 8 – 10 minutes or until the meatballs are cooked through.
- Stir in the cream and turn off the heat, adjust seasoning. Add the chopped parsley and serve.
Notes
- For the Cajun seasoning, adjust to taste for desired spice level.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg