Description
Delicious garlic butter chicken meatballs infused with the rich flavors of French onion soup, perfect for a comforting meal or elegant appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken (preferably thigh meat)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko preferred)
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 cup beef broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup Gruyère cheese, shredded (or Swiss cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, beaten egg, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Mix gently until just combined.
- Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls and lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Brown the meatballs in a skillet over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes.
- Remove the meatballs and set aside. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and sliced onions, and cook on medium-low heat for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic to the caramelized onions and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle flour over the onions, stirring for 2 minutes. Gradually add beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and thyme, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return the browned meatballs to the skillet, cover, and simmer for 8-10 minutes until cooked through, then sprinkle with Gruyère cheese and let melt.
Notes
For gluten-free, replace breadcrumbs with almond flour or pork rinds; for dairy-free, use nutritional yeast and dairy-free butter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter, French Onion, Chicken Meatballs, Comfort Food, Gourmet Cooking, Dinner Recipe