Description
These French Onion Chicken Meatballs are a savory twist on a classic comfort food. Juicy chicken meatballs are smothered in a rich caramelized onion gravy and topped with melty Gruyère cheese for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Onion Gravy:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup shredded Gruyère cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Form into 16 meatballs.
- Caramelize the Onions: In an oven-safe skillet, brown the meatballs, then set aside. Cook onions in butter until caramelized. Add thyme, broths, and vinegar. Return meatballs to the skillet.
- Bake: Top with Gruyère and bake for 12-15 minutes until cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Pair with crusty bread or mashed potatoes.
- For a lighter option, serve with roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: French-Inspired, American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 710 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
