Description
Tender ground chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, savory, wine-free sauce with mushrooms, onions, and herbs. A comforting twist on the French classic, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and drizzle in olive oil.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, half the garlic, salt, and pepper. Form into small meatballs.
- Once the oil is hot, brown the meatballs in batches, turning until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onions, remaining garlic, and mushrooms. Cook until softened. Stir in tomato paste and thyme.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Return meatballs to the pan. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
- Uncover and let the sauce reduce slightly if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Spoon over mashed potatoes or noodles and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
Notes
- Use a scoop for evenly sized meatballs.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when browning.
- Simmer gently to avoid breaking the meatballs.
- Freeze raw meatballs for quick future meals.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: coq au vin meatballs, chicken meatballs, wine-free coq au vin, comfort food, French chicken recipe