My twist on the Tuscan-inspired dish, these Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are my definition of the perfect 30 minute weeknight dinner! The meatballs are made using a handful of simple ingredients like ground chicken, breadcrumbs, an egg and Italian seasoning, then baked in the oven while you prepare the light & creamy sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce. Serve them over pasta, rice or enjoy them on their own for a meal the entire family will love.
– 1.5lbs ground chicken (can sub for ground turkey)
– 1/2 cup bread crumbs
– 1 egg
– 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
– 1 tsp paprika
– 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
– Salt & pepper
Sauce:
– 1/3 cup butter
– 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
– 1.5 tbsp Italian seasoning
– 1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
– 1 cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, drained and minced
– 1 1/4 cup chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup parmesan cheese
– 2 large handfuls of spinach
– Extra parmesan cheese to serve
– Pasta or rice to serve
Hi there! My name is Brooke Nickelatti and I am a recipe developer, food photographer, and lover of nutrition science. I am a firm believer that a healthy lifestyle begins in the kitchen and it is my mission to help others learn how to prepare meals that are both delicious and nutritious in a simple, time, and cost-efficient manner.
