Creamy Chicken Meatballs, "Marry Me" Style
50 min · 4 servings · 375 kcal/serving
Creamy Chicken Meatballs, "Marry Me" Style – at a glance
Creamy Chicken Meatballs, "Marry Me" Style is a high-protein Fitaily recipe for 4 servings. You can make it in about 50 minutes. One serving has about 375 kcal, 42.5 g protein, 17.8 g carbs, 14.7 g fat.
Juicy, vegetable-packed chicken meatballs baked until golden brown, smothered in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and fresh basil. This dish is comforting, warming, and full of flavor.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 42.5 g |
| Carbs | 17.8 g |
| Fat | 14.7 g |
We calculate macros from the ingredients and the Fitaily product database. These are estimates — manufacturer labels and serving sizes may differ. This is not individual dietary advice.
Which diet is this recipe for?
Fitaily tags: wysokobiałkowy. Tags come from the recipe author, not from a lab.
Storage and reheating
General tip: chill servings within 2 hours and keep in an airtight container in the fridge for 2–3 days. Reheat until steaming hot. Nutrition values refer to a freshly prepared serving.
Ingredients
- 500 g ground chicken breast
- 1 szt egg
- 1 szt carrot
- 1 szt zucchini
- 1 szt onion
- 7 szt garlic
- 15 g fresh parsley
- 2 łyżeczka smoked paprika
- 2.5 łyżeczka dried thyme
- 1.5 łyżeczka salt
- 1 łyżeczka pepper
- 3 łyżka tomato paste
- 120 g dried tomatoes
- 2 szt shallot
- 80 ml white wine
- 40 g Parmesan
- 600 ml milk
- 1 szt bouillon cube
- 2 łyżka butter
- 2.5 łyżka wheat flour
- 15 g fresh basil
- 15 g chives
- 0.5 łyżeczka chili flakes
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, egg, grated carrot, squeezed zucchini, onion, 3 cloves of garlic, parsley, and spices (1 teaspoon paprika, 1.5 teaspoons thyme, salt, and pepper). Mix thoroughly with your hands.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs slightly larger than golf balls and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake for 20 minutes, until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- In the meantime, prepare the sauce: in a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the shallots with a pinch of salt for 3 minutes, until softened. Add the remaining garlic and spices (paprika, thyme, salt, chili flakes, pepper), and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato paste and sun-dried tomatoes, and sauté for 1–2 minutes. Pour in the white wine and cook until the liquid has almost completely evaporated.
- Add the butter, and once it has melted, stir in the flour to form a paste. Gradually pour in the milk, stirring constantly, until the sauce is smooth. Add the bouillon cube and simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens. Finally, stir in the Parmesan.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and cook them together for a few minutes to let the flavors blend. Add fresh basil and chives during the last 30 seconds.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories and protein are in one serving of Creamy Chicken Meatballs, "Marry Me" Style?
One serving has about 375 kcal, 42.5 g protein, 17.8 g carbs, 14.7 g fat. The calculation comes from the Fitaily ingredient database and is approximate.