Creamy Bell Pepper Chicken Meatballs
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Creamy Bell Pepper Chicken Meatballs, a dish that beautifully combines juicy chicken meatballs with a velvety sauce infused with vibrant bell peppers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, providing a comforting yet sophisticated meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With its rich texture and customizable spice levels, these meatballs shine as a versatile dish suited for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Olive oil for frying and sautéing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, Italian herb blend, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the meatballs until golden brown on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté onion and bell peppers until softened. Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, chicken stock, heavy cream, and tomato paste.
- Return meatballs to the skillet and simmer covered for 10-12 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Serve garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 180g
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg