Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, a dish that is bound to become a favorite at your dinner table. These tender and juicy chicken meatballs are baked to perfection and served in a rich, creamy sun-dried tomato sauce over gluten-free pasta. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a romantic evening, this recipe combines convenience with mouthwatering taste, making it an irresistible choice for any occasion. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1 tsp sun-dried tomato seasoning
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs (1 – 2 tbsp more if the mixture is too wet)
- 1 egg (large, lightly beaten)
- 12 oz gluten-free penne
- 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (diced)
- 1 1/2 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (from the jar)
- 2 cups spinach (diced)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp onion (minced)
- 2 tbsp dried shallots
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 2 tbsp gluten-free flour
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- 1/3 tsp sweet smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 tsp basil
- Chopped basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, sun-dried tomato seasoning, salt, basil, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, gluten-free breadcrumbs, and beaten egg. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, cook gluten-free penne according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic, onion, and dried shallots until fragrant. Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, tomato paste, diced sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, salt, and basil; let simmer until thickened.
- Gently add cooked meatballs and pasta to the sauce; toss to coat before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg