Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (2024)

Chicken meatballs in creamy sauce is bite sized balls served in sensational creamy sauce. Serve it with loads of sauce poured over your favorite pasta or noodles, it’s soo good!

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Why This Recipe Works?

What you get from this chicken meatballs recipe is perfectly flavored, juicy meatballs swimming in sensational creamy sauce that makes you coming back for more. It’s so good to be eaten as it is or poured over your favorite pasta or noodles.

Perfect for weekend dinner, these chicken meatball recipe in cream sauce will be your whole family favorite – from kids to adults.

Rolling or shaping the balls is the only thing that might take some time especially if you’re making a big batch, browning ground chicken meatballs is a matter of few minutes. And then whisk your creamy sauce which turns out outrageously delicious.

Something about these ball shaped food. They are always a crowd pleaser, darn easy to pop into your mouth, outrageously delicious and you can pack your favorite flavors and pour it over your favorite food – we are talking pasta, noodles, or even rice. How about packing them up in subs for your meatball sub sandwich?! The possibilities are endless.

We’re talking about perfect chicken meatballs smothered with creamy cheesy sauce. A little addition of Parmesan cheesy take the meatballs recipe to a whole new level.

Irresistible decadent flavors. Perfectly seared and browned chicken meatballs in rich, cheesy, creamy sauce is to die for.

Love the fact that meatballs are seared brown on the outside but they are moist and juicy on the inside!

I prefer my cast iron pan for searing meatballs in this chicken meatball recipe. Cast iron searing is incomparable. The brown searing over the ground chicken meatballs is just perfect and the flavors from cast iron pan is unbelievable.

You can bake them as well if you prefer it. Baked chicken meatballs too can turn moist and juicy. Just follow some simple tips listed below.

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Ingredients Needed

Possibility of flavoring options for chicken meatballs are endless. Since ground chicken does not have much flavor,it’s very important to flavor ground chicken meatballs.

Simple but flavors that work great with chicken meatballs like salt, ground pepper, onion, garlic, smoked paprika, and parsley are added to ground chicken along with egg and bread crumbs for binding, Parmesan cheese to give richness.

How To Make Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Sauce Recipe (Step-By-Step Photos)

To make juicy meatballs –

First, mix all of the ingredients except ground chicken so they combine together.

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Then add ground chicken, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese.

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Lightly fold everything together, making sure you don’t over mix ground chicken. Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (5) Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (6)

Tip to roll chicken meatballs faster –

Use a small ice cream scoop to portion out ground chicken meatballs into equal portions. Then use both hands to shape two meatballs at a time.

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Don’t worry about shaping them perfect. A little rustic meatballs are also sexy too to be served. If shaping in both hands is not convenient to you, use both hands to shape one ball at a time. Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (8)

Heat cast iron pan over medium heat. Pour few tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange shaped chicken meatballs in the cast iron pan making sure you don’t over crowd the pan.

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Pro-Tip : Sear and brown chicken in batches if you have to. If you over crowd pan then chicken meatballs will not sear and brown fast. This will make meatballs to get over cooked. Thus making them dry and hard instead of moist and juicy.

Remember we do not want to cook meatballs completely in cast iron pan. Just sear to get the golden brown outside. Meatballs will cook in creamy sauce.

Remove browned chicken meatballs onto a plate and set aside.

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Cheesy Cream Sauce –

Into the same cast iron skillet, pour little more olive oil. Saute minced garlic and white onions, until translucent.

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Next we make the cream sauce using a roux. Add flour and stir well.

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Cook for a minute, stirring constantly.

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Season with salt and pepper (as per taste).

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Gradually pour chicken stock and keep stirring. Use a whisk if required to make lump free cream sauce.

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While the liquid is simmering and sauce turns thick, add full cream milk and cream to the pan and whisk again. Let it simmer for another minute.

Note- instead of milk you can use more chicken stock too.

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To the simmering sauce add browned chicken meatballs, cover in sauce. Cook for 5 minutes on low heat.

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Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.

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Pour it over your favorite pasta and serve immediately.

Note – Cream sauce will thicken as it cools down. You can thin the sauce by pouring in some chicken broth or milk. Just heat a sauce for 2 minutes once you pour in extra liquids and serve.

Tips for Making Perfect Chicken Meatballs That are Moist and Juicy

  • Use white bread (trim off edges and slice the white part of the bread into small pieces) instead of bread crumbs to get juicy meatballs.
  • Note : I had only brown bread at home, because we eat only brown bread, I made crumb out of the left over brown bread and used it in the recipe video.
  • Do not over mix once ground chicken is added to the rest of the ingredients to make chicken meatballs.
  • Pro-Tip : First, mix rest of the ingredients well so they combine together. Then add ground chicken and Parmesan cheese and lightly fold everything together, making sure you don’t over mix ground chicken.

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Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (20)

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Chicken Meatballs In Creamy Sauce

Jyothi Rajesh

Chicken meatballs in creamy sauce is bite sized balls served in sensational creamy sauce. Serve it with loads of sauce poured over your favorite pasta or noodles, it’s soo good!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine America

Servings 5 servings

Calories 568

Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup bread crumbs panko or fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 red onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper – to taste
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoon parsley chopped

Cream Sauce –

  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 white onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2-3 tablespoon flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth room temperature
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • Salt and Pepper – to taste

To Serve –

  • Pasta of your choice or Egg Noodles (or) steamed rice

For Garnish –

  • Parsley finely chopped
  • Parmesan cheese to sprinkle on top

Instructions

To make juicy meatballs -

  • First, mix all of the ingredients except ground chicken so they combine together. Then add ground chicken, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. Lightly fold everything together, making sure you don’t over mix ground chicken.

Tip to roll chicken meatballs faster –

  • Use a small ice cream scoop to portion out ground chicken meatballs into equal portions. Then use both hands to shape two meatballs at a time. Don’t worry about shaping them perfect. A little rustic meatballs are also sexy too to be served. If shaping in both hands is not convenient to you, use both hands to shape one ball at a time.

  • Heat cast iron pan over medium heat. Pour 2-3 tablespoon of olive oil. Arrange shaped chicken meatballs in the cast iron pan making sure you don’t over crowd the pan.

  • Pro-Tip : Sear and brown chicken in batches if you have to. If you over crowd pan then chicken meatballs will not sear and brown fast. This will make meatballs to get over cooked. Thus making them dry and hard instead of moist and juicy.

  • Remember we do not want to cook meatballs completely in cast iron pan. Just sear to get the golden brown outside. Meatballs will get cooked in creamy sauce.

  • Remove browned chicken meatballs onto a plate and set aside.

Cheesy Cream Sauce -

  • Into the same cast iron skillet, add butter. Saute minced garlic and white onions, until translucent.

  • Next we make the cream sauce using a roux. Add flour and stir well. Season it with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for a minute then gradually add chicken stock and keep stirring. Use a whisk if required to make lump free cream sauce.

  • While the liquid is simmering, add full cream milk and fresh cream to the pan and whisk again. Let it simmer for a minute.

  • To the simmering sauce add browned chicken meatballs. Cover meatballs in creamy sauce. Cook for 5 minutes. Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese, and fresh parsley.

  • Pour it over your favorite pasta and serve immediately.

Video

Notes

How to keep meatballs moist?

First, mix rest of the ingredients well so they combine together. Then add ground chicken and Parmesan cheese and lightly fold everything together, making sure you don’t over mix.

How to roll meatballs faster?

One of the issues while rolling meatballs faster, it easy to take different portions of meat mix ending up making different sized meatballs.

Issue with different sized meatballs - they don't cook evenly ending up in some of the meatballs being overcooked and some under cooked!

Solution? Use a small ice cream scoop. Scoop equal portions and place on tray. Then take each portion and roll into balls. Don't worry about making perfect balls!

How to keep meatballs juicy?

One of the biggest concern with meatballs - they turn dry easily! To keep it moist, simply follow these tips - don't over mix/over work on mixing the meat.

Don't over cook meat balls. Always brown meatballs in hot pan quickly so it retains it's flavor and juices. Using cast iron pan to sear meatballs at high heat adds wonderful flavor.

Note – Cream sauce will thicken as it cools down. You can thin the sauce by pouring in some chicken broth or milk. Heat a sauce for 2 minutes once you pour in extra liquids and serve immediately.

Nutritional Info– Please keep in mind that nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 568kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 28gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 165mgSodium: 648mgPotassium: 744mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1504IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 294mgIron: 3mg

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Chicken Meatballs Recipe In Creamy Sauce (2024)

FAQs

What does adding milk to meatballs do? ›

Milk: Milk adds moisture, ensuring the meatballs don't dry out during the cooking process. Onion: An onion lends bold flavor. Meat: You'll need a pound of ground beef and a pound of ground pork. Egg: An egg adds moisture and helps bind the meatballs together.

What is the secret to firm meatballs? ›

Massage your meat

Get your hands into your mixing bowl and combine the ingredients for your meatballs using your fingers. The heat from your hands will help release the proteins in the meat which will in turn help the mixture stick together when it cooks. Don't overmix, just a few minutes will do.

How do you make meatballs not rubbery? ›

Egg and breadcrumbs are common mix-ins to add moisture and tenderness. Another binder option that people swear by is a panade, which is fresh or dry breadcrumbs that have been soaked in milk. “The soaked breadcrumbs help keep the proteins in the meat from shrinking,” as food writer Tara Holland explained in the Kitchn.

Why are my chicken meatballs dense? ›

A small amount of breadcrumbs, no more than 1/4 cup of fine crumbs per pound of meat, hold in the juices. Adding, more bread crumbs makes for a heavy and dense meatball so keep the bread crumbs to a minimum.

Is it better to use milk or water in meatballs? ›

While water and broth may keep the meatballs moist throughout the cooking process, milk's extra fat and luscious consistency add an unmatched level of complexity to any classic meatball recipe.

What does adding milk to sauce do? ›

It sounds unconventional to use milk in a meaty red sauce, but upon further investigation, it makes total sense why Italians swear by it. According to our Food Director Amira, not only does milk add a rich flavour to the bolognese, but it also “helps cut through the acidity of the tomatoes and red wine”.

What not to do when making meatballs? ›

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Making Meatballs
  1. Not seasoning the meat.
  2. Not adding any moisture to the meat.
  3. Over-mixing the meat.
  4. Not shaping the meatballs correctly.
  5. Not forming evenly-sized meatballs.
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Can I use heavy cream instead of milk in meatballs? ›

Heavy whipping cream: Conventional meatballs call for milk, but heavy whipping cream does the same thing with fewer added carbs. Eggs: Eggs help bind the mixture together. Garlic: I love the flavor from fresh garlic, but you can use garlic powder if you are out.

How to make meatballs that don t fall apart in sauce? ›

Some recipes also call for taking slices of bread, cutting the crusts off and soaking them in milk for several minutes. Once the bread is soaked, you squeeze out as much of the milk as you can. What soaking the bread does is add moisture to the meatball as well as bread for a binder.

Why are my chicken meatballs mushy? ›

Because the role of eggs in meatballs is primarily structural, the amount of eggs you use does matter. You want enough to keep the mixture stable and easy to handle, but too many will make the mixture overly soft.

What does Bobby Flay put in his meatballs? ›

3-Meat Combo

Bobby Flay's meatball recipe calls for an even combination of ground beef, pork, and veal which makes for the best flavor and texture.

What keeps meatballs moist? ›

The soaked breadcrumbs help keep the proteins in the meat from shrinking — usually the cause of tough meatballs — and the milk adds an additional bonus of moisture, which makes for nice, juicy meatballs. The milk also adds a pleasant acidity to meatballs.

How do you know when chicken meatballs are done? ›

You'll know the meatballs are cooked when they register 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.

Why do you put baking soda in meatballs? ›

Baking soda, otherwise known as sodium bicarbonate, appears often in köfte recipes. It raises the PH level of the meat, making it harder for the meat's protein molecules to bond. This in turn allows the meat to retain water as it cooks. And more water means a moist meatball.

Should I add egg to meatballs? ›

You only need a small amount of egg – it's there only to help the cooked meatball retain its shape, and shouldn't detract from the meat's flavour or texture. Filler ingredients like breadcrumbs or flour are important too because they stop the meatballs becoming dry.

Do I need to add milk to my meatballs? ›

The Key to Tender Meatballs

Here, we're soaking fresh or dried breadcrumbs in a little milk until the bread becomes soggy, then mixing that right into the meat. This binder (aka panade) helps add moisture to the meatballs and also prevents the meat proteins from shrinking and becoming tough.

What does adding milk to ground beef do? ›

The calcium-rich properties of milk react with enzymes in the meat to gently soften the proteins. Whole milk (not reduced fat), buttermilk, and yogurt all get the job done – with a special nod to buttermilk and yogurt for their optimal tenderizing acidity levels.

Why do you cook meat with milk? ›

Milk-braising relies on lactic acid, which tenderizes meat and inhibits dryness. In an acidic environment, meat pulls in more moisture and softens more quickly. Then there are the sugars present in dairy, which round out the flavors of whatever's being braised.

What does cooking ground beef in milk do? ›

As noted by Lifehacker, dairy has a pretty magical effect on meat, tenderizing it without making it mushy, and helping it stay juicy when cooked. And although ground meat doesn't need any additional tenderizing — grinding takes care of that aspect — it certainly can benefit from extra moisture retention.

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