Chicken meatballs in mushroom Marsala sauce

Chicken Marsala Meatballs

Tender chicken meatballs simmered in a mushroom Marsala wine sauce.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
Total Time
45 min
Servings
5 servings
Calories
248 kcal

Ingredients

5 servings

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Finely chop half the cremini mushrooms and mix with the chicken, bread crumbs, Pecorino, egg, 1 clove garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper. Shape into 25 small meatballs and bake 15 to 18 minutes.

  2. Whisk the flour with the Marsala and broth.

  3. Melt the butter in a skillet; cook the remaining garlic and shallots until golden, about 2 minutes.

  4. Add the mushrooms, season, and cook until golden, about 5 minutes.

  5. Pour in the Marsala mixture, add the meatballs, cover, and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Per serving, estimated.

Calories
248 kcal
Protein
21g
Carbs
13g
Fat
4g
Fiber
2g

Tips

  • Use a light hand when mixing to keep the meatballs tender.
  • Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Variations

  • Add a splash of cream for a richer sauce.
  • Use ground turkey instead of chicken.

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