Here’s a delicious and comforting Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Cheese Sauce recipe—perfect for dinner or a hearty lunch.
🍗 Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Cheese Sauce
🛒 Ingredients (serves 4)
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the creamy cheese sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar and mozzarella)
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Make the meatballs
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, onion, garlic, egg, milk, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Mix until well combined.
- Form into 1–1.5 inch meatballs.
2. Cook the meatballs
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add meatballs → cook 5–7 minutes, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides.
- Remove meatballs and set aside (they’ll finish cooking in the sauce).
3. Make the creamy cheese sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in flour → cook 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk → cook until slightly thickened.
- Add shredded cheese → stir until melted and smooth.
- Season with garlic powder, salt, pepper, and optional nutmeg.
4. Combine meatballs and sauce
- Return meatballs to the skillet.
- Simmer 5–7 minutes until meatballs are cooked through and sauce coats them evenly.
5. Serve
- Serve over pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan.
🔥 Tips for Best Results
- Use fresh ground chicken for juicier meatballs.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning → cook in batches if needed.
- For a lighter version, use low-fat milk and reduced-fat cheese.
If you want, I can also give a baked version of these chicken meatballs in cheese sauce that’s even easier and less hands-on.
Do you want me to make that baked version?
