These Creamy Chicken Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce are soft, juicy, full of flavor and tossed in a luscious sauce made up with lots of mushrooms. This is a delicious 30 minute dish that's perfect for dinner with some noodles or pasta!
The sauce in this creamy chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce is so good, that I'm not even kidding you when I say that I can guzzle it down by the litre. If you know me, you'd know I am huge mushroom sauce fan and am very particular about how I eat it. But I think adding chicken meatballs to this already delicious sauce might just be the best thing I have ever done. These chicken meatballs are juicy and light, and that sauce is creamy, herby and all things delicious! After making this for three nights in just the last week, I have picked up some cook tips to make this recipe, faster, simpler easier, and I'm going to share those with you as well!
Quick Walk Through: Creamy Chicken Meatballs In Mushroom Sauce
Secret to juicy Meatballs
Juicy chicken meatballs are key to this recipe and here are some tips that you can use every time you make meatballs to keep them soft and juicy:
Mix the add ins first: While mixing meatballs, I have a step that I never miss. I add all the add ins like breadcrumbs, egg, seasoning etc to the bowl and mix them together first so that when I add my ground meat, it's much easier to combine the flavors and there is no chance of over mixing
Don't over mix: To keep meatballs from becoming tough while cooking, do not over mix the mixture. Avoid using force while mixing, and just toss everything together gently. I would highly recommend using your hands, as that will give you the best control. If your mixture looks pasty, you've gone too far.
Don't overcook: It's easy to overcook chicken meat. In this case, I sear the meatballs in the pan to lock the flavors in and then simmer the meatballs in the sauce till they are cooked through. These meatballs need 15-20 minutes of cooking time
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes and no. What I mean by this is that you can prepare the meatballs in advance and freeze them for up to 3 months. However, the mushroom sauce contains cream and has a high possibility of separating when thawed. So it's best to make the mushroom sauce right before serving for the best flavor and texture.
Ground beef or lamb meat would really well for this recipe. However, chicken cooks way faster than red meat, so make sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
If you notice that your sauce is too runny, make a cornflour slurry (equal parts corn flour and water) and add it to the sauce. Mix well and allow it to simmer for a few minutes or until you've reached the desired consistency before turning off the flame.
Top Tips for Creamy Chicken Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
- To chop the mushrooms finely, just cut them in half and add them to a food processor. This will coarsely chop the mushrooms without you having to do any of that effort. Takes about 2.5 minutes.
- Always sear the meatballs on high heat. This locks in the flavors and the sear helps them retain their shape when you add them back to the sauce.
- Feel free to switch up chicken meatballs for vegetarian ones if you are a vegetarian. But retain the sauce. Because that sauce absolutely rocks!
- You can easily make this vegan by replacing the heavy cream with coconut milk.
- If you want to make this recipe gluten free, simply replace all purpose flour with corn flour.
I love serving this on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes. But you can ever serve with this potato salad or with some toasted garlic bread for a winning meal. Now who wants a bite of those creamy chicken meatballs in mushroom sauce? *raises hand* *both hands*
Chicken Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce Video Recipe
Creamy Chicken Meatballs in Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- ยพ cup Bread Crumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 3 Garlic Cloves minced
- ยผ cup Parmesan grated
- 550 grams Ground Chicken
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 2 Garlic Cloves minced
- ยฝ cup Onions chopped
- 1 cup Mushrooms finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Flour
- 1 ยฝ cups Low sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- ยฝ teaspoon Dried Parsley
- ยฝ teaspoon Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- ยฝ cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients except ground chicken and oil. Mix well and add the ground chicken. Mix till just combined. Form the mixture into approximately 18 meatballs. Set aside.
- Heat two tablespoons Olive Oil in a pan and add as many meatballs as will fit into the pan without overcrowding. You may have to do this in batches. On high heat, brown the meatballs on all sides and remove them on a plate.
- Heat two tablespoons olive oil and a tablespoon of butter in the same pan. Add garlic and onions. Cook till the onions soften and become translucent. Add the mushrooms and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the flour and cook for another minute to get rid of the raw flour flavour. Slowly add the chicken broth and keep whisking continuously till the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the rosemary, parsley, paprika, salt, pepper and meatballs. Add a little more stock or water if the sauce is too thick. Simmer the meatballs for ten minutes. Stir in the heavy cream and switch off the flame. Serve hot with noodles, rice or mashed potatoes.
Video
Notes
- To chop the mushrooms finely, just cut them in half and add them to a food processor. This will coarsely chop the mushrooms without you having to do any of that effort. Takes about 2.5 minutes.
- You can also substitute minced chicken for minced lamb or beef. The cooking time may vary accordingly.ย
- You can skip the heavy cream and substitute with a vegan alternative like coconut cream.ย
- Make this recipe gluten free by skipping all purpose flour and using corn flour or potato flour at the end for thickening.ย
Grace says
I love this recipe! My family loves it. Great with mashed potatoes. I'll serve this again. Thanks for sharing ๐
Mamavilma says
Love it!! Total keeper. I did it in my high pressure cooker and turned out delicious. I am sure leftovers will be even better.
Richa says
Thanks! So glad you liked it!
Rajaa says
Just tried the recipe, itโs just EXCELLENT!!! Thank you for sharing it
Richa says
So glad you liked it Rajaa!
Pallavi says
This recipe is a must-try! Has a touch of the Italian creaminess and yet not the super heavy kind. I added 2 pieces of chicken drumsticks as well which I seared and cooked on high heat before dipping into the sauce. Can't wait to try other recipes!
Richa says
So glad you liked it Pallavi!
Laura Schlachta says
Really good. The whole family loved it. I didn't run the mushrooms through the food processors though. I just chopped them coarsely.
Richa says
That works too! So glad you liked it Laura
Geeta Purushuttam says
Hi Richa,
I made this 2 nights ago for my husband and I - in his words, "that sauce is EVERYTHING!"
I followed the recipe exactly as written and it was absolutely delicious. I served over mashed cauliflower - definitely adding this recipe to our dinner rotation.
Thanks!
Geeta
Richa says
It really is everything!! So glad you guys loved it!
Ross says
This was so delicious! We were in a last minute pinch because we had two main appetizers that were BBQ and so I searched for some different meatball options and found this one. We used Costco meatballs and this sauce. New favorite- and will be using this going forward. So good!
Richa says
So glad you liked it. That mushroom sauce really is everything!
Krissy Allori says
I absolutely love mushroom sauce. Absolutely delicious with these chicken meatballs!
Kate says
My husband would love these meatballs. That sauce sounds amazing!
Liz says
I love skillet meals like this! Such an easy weeknight option but something the whole family enjoys!
Rhi says
Oh wow! I made these on the weekend with egg noodles and steamed broccoli for lunch or dinner reheats in the microwave. They got even better as leftovers! I even snuck some shreaded kale into both the balls and sauce to get in a few leafy greens. So delicious and satisfying! Tastes 'richer' than they actually are. Definately going into my rotation. Thank you for posting!
Richa says
These chicken meatballs do taste richer than they actually are Rhi! I think thats because of the mushrooms in the sauce. So glad you liked them and I love when I have leftovers to eat again ๐ Thanks for leaving a comment here!
Anu says
It was simply delicious! Everyone loved it.
Richa says
Thanks so much Anu!
Richa G says
What mushrooms do you use for this sauce?
Richa says
Hey! I used button mushrooms
Karly says
Drooling over here. These meatballs look so insanely good- that sauce could go on just about anything and I think I'd eat it up!
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