Ingredients
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To prepare the French Onion Chicken Meatballs, you will need the following ingredients:
For the Meatballs:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- 1/4 cup bread crumbs
- 2 Tbsp chopped parsley
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- Pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 4 Tbsp butter
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp chopped thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Gruyère cheese
Instructions
Follow these simple steps to create the perfect French Onion Chicken Meatballs:
1. Prep Oven
- Preheat your oven to 425°F.
- Line a baking sheet with foil and drizzle with olive oil.
2. Make Meatballs
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Gruyère cheese, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and minced garlic.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Form the mixture into 16 meatballs.
- Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
3. Make Sauce
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter.
- Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, for about 25 minutes until soft and golden.
- Incorporate minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in beef broth, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
4. Combine
- Add the cooked meatballs to the skillet.
- Sprinkle with shredded Gruyère cheese.
- Cover and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the meatballs are warmed through and the cheese is melted.
5. Serve
- Enjoy your French Onion Chicken Meatballs warm, garnished with extra thyme for flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 649