Description
Indulge in irresistible Braised Chicken Meatballs served with creamy, cheesy polenta, making for a comforting and elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup polenta
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup shredded cheese (e.g., mozzarella or cheddar)
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the garlic and slicing the mushrooms.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper. Mix until just combined.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add meatballs, and brown on all sides.
- Remove meatballs and add sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, return the meatballs to the skillet, simmer, and cover for 15 minutes.
- In a separate pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil, whisk in polenta, and cook until thickened.
- Stir in milk or cream and shredded cheese into polenta before serving.
- Plate cheesy polenta, top with meatballs and sauce, garnish with parsley.
Notes
You can customize the meatballs with additional spices or vegetables. For a dairy-free option, use non-dairy milk and cheese substitutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg