Description
These French Onion Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chicken meatballs are baked to golden perfection and then simmered in a rich and flavorful French onion sauce, making for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (such as Panko)
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
For the French Onion Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 large onions, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
- 2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
- Preheat and Bake Meatballs: Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, Gruyère cheese, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Form into 15 meatballs. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until golden brown and cooked through, about 25 minutes.
- Make French Onion Sauce: While meatballs are baking, melt butter with olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook slowly until very soft and golden brown, about 25 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in beef broth and add thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Combine and Finish: Add baked meatballs to the skillet and sprinkle with Gruyère cheese. Cover and cook until cheese is melted and meatballs are heated through, about 5 minutes. Alternatively, broil for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh thyme and serve warm.
Notes
- Onions: Cook onions slowly over low heat to achieve a deep golden color and sweetness.
- Storage: Refrigerate meatballs and sauce separately for 3-4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Serving Suggestion: Serve with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
