Description

Tender chicken meatballs in a creamy garlic herb sauce served over buttery mashed potatoes with a side of vibrant steamed broccoli—a comforting, balanced, and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp milk
1/4 cup grated parmesan
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Cream Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
For the Mashed Potatoes:
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup milk
3 tbsp butter
Salt to taste
To Serve:
2 cups steamed broccoli florets
Extra parsley for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, milk, parmesan, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 1.5-inch balls.
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs in batches, turning to brown on all sides, about 8–10 minutes total. Set aside when done.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Stir in flour to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth, followed by heavy cream. Simmer the sauce until thickened, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Return meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the sauce. Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Meanwhile, boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 15 minutes. Drain and mash with milk, butter, and salt until smooth and creamy.
Steam broccoli until bright green and just tender, about 5 minutes.
To serve, plate mashed potatoes and top with meatballs and creamy sauce. Add steamed broccoli on the side and garnish with extra parsley.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
Substitute turkey for chicken if desired.
For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
Mash potatoes while hot to ensure a smooth texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 520
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 480mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 130mg