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These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs are quick, easy, and so delicious! Pan-seared Italian-seasoned chicken meatballs in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce are cooked together with crispy prosciutto for a quick dinner made in one skillet. Serve this dish with crusty bread to soak up all that yummy sun-dried tomato sauce. Everyone at the dinner table loves these saucy Italian meatballs; this meatball recipe never disappoints!
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Ingredients
- Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- Ground chicken (or ground turkey)
- Basil pesto
- Italian seasoning
- Red pepper chili flakes
- Salt and black pepper
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Prosciutto, torn
- Salted butter
- Shallot, chopped
- Garlic, chopped
- Tomato paste
- Dry white wine
- Heavy cream or canned full fat coconut milk
- Fresh basil, for serving
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Kitchen Supplies
- large skillet
- large bowl
- teaspoons
- serving plates + forkes and knives + napkins
I’m always looking for new ways to recreate our favorite dishes. Making meatballs allows you to really enhance the flavor of chicken.
If you love a saucy meatball, this recipe is for you! I took inspiration from the popular “marry me” chicken and created meatballs with a similar flavor and sauce. They turned out so delicious. They’re drenched in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with plenty of parmesan cheese and yummy Italian seasonings.
Here are the details
Step 1: make the meatballs
I love to use ground chicken or pork for this recipe, but I’m sure that beef would be great too.
Now the seasonings: basil pesto and Italian seasoning. Then mix in some parmesan cheese as well.
Mix everything together and roll it into meatballs.
Step 2: cook the prosciutto + meatballs
Next, crisp the prosciutto in a large skillet. When the prosciutto is crispy, add the meatballs and start cooking them.
Once the meatballs are seared all over, this is when you can add the wine and the cream.
Step 3: finish and serve
Let the meatballs simmer in the sauce over medium heat, then finish with Parmesan and those yummy sun-dried tomatoes.
Serve these meatballs topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and basil.
This dish is fresh, vibrant, and full of Italian flavors, yet still cozy. It’s
perfect for these early spring days when we’re craving a pop of fresh color!
My only recommendation is to serve this dish with some kind of crusty bread. It could be garlic, homemade, or something from the store. Either way, add some bread. It’s ideal for scooping up the meatballs and all the sauce in this dish.
Yummy!
Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Here are some favorites.
Creamy White Bean Noodle Soup with Rosemary Bacon.
Mustard Herb Chicken and Creamy Orzo
Crockpot Crispy Buffalo Chicken Tacos with Jalapeño Ranch
Slow Cooker Saucy Sunday Bolognese Pasta
Slow Cooker Herbed Chicken and Rice Pilaf
Crockpot Spaghetti Squash Lasagna Bolognese
Lastly, if you make this Marry Me Chicken Meatballs, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained
- 1 1/2 pounds ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- chili flakes
- salt and black pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 ounces prosciutto, torn
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 shallot, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy cream or canned full fat coconut milk
- fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- 1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside.2. Add the chicken, pesto, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup parmesan to a bowl. Mix to combine. Roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs).3. Cook the prosciutto in the skillet with the reserved oil until crispy, 5 minutes. Remove the prosciutto and set aside. To the skillet, add the meatballs. Sear until crisp, about 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times.4. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, the shallots, and garlic. Mix in the tomato paste. Then season with chili flakes. Add the wine. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, then add the cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle over 1/2 cup parmesan. 5. Serve the meatballs topped with prosciutto and crusty bread for dipping…YUM.
Nutrition
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Did you make this recipe? Please rate & comment below.
Hi! What temp should I cook the prosciutto on? And What temp should I sear the meatballs before turning to a boil? Thanks!
Hi Anna,
I used medium-high heat for both. Please let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
I made a couple of modifications. I used meatball mix (beef, pork, veal) instead of chicken. I also substituted pancetta for prosciutto.
Sauce was delicious 😋. Served over potatoes with some Italian bread to scoop up the extra sauce!
Hi David,
Fantastic!! So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! xT
This is probably one of the best dishes I have made! So so good!! Don’t hesitate, make it! You won’t regret it. It’ll definitely be a regular in our house!
Thanks so much Lexie:) I’m so glad to hear that this dish was such a hit, I appreciate you making it! xT
SO good!!! I will definitely make this again! It begs to be served to friends! I added slightly sauteed mushrooms before the simmer and it was delicious! Thank you!!!
Hey Paula,
Wonderful! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for giving it a try! Xx
Absolutely amazing, flavorful sauce*, and one skillet ease to boot! What’s not to love? I will be making this recipe for the rest of my life!!
*I used the unsweetened full fat canned coconut milk instead of the cream, I loved it and will probably always make it this way. I was able to make 20 meatballs.
Aww, thanks so much, Pamela:) I love to hear that this dish was a winner and appreciate you making it! xT
A fan favorite at this house!!
Thanks so much Shana!! Love to hear that your family enjoyed this recipe! xT
I made these exactly as written except I only had 1lb of ground chicken (I added all the same things and it was fine). Would make again but I wouldn’t add the 2T of butter – it’s unnecessary and the final dish was too fatty between the oil, prosciutto, butter, and cream. Definitely make some kind of rice or pasta – there’s a fair bit of sauce even with 10 mins of simmering.
Hi Katelyn,
Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try and sharing your feedback! Let me know if you make it again:) Have a great week! xT
We had this for dinner tonight! I wish I would’ve doubled the recipe so we had more for leftovers. It was loved by the whole family. Yum!
Aww, thanks so much Patricia! I’m so glad your family enjoyed this recipe and I appreciate you making it:) xT
This was amazing. Very rich and great Sunday dinner recipe. Thank you, Tieghan!
Hi Sandi,
I am thrilled that this dish was a hit, thanks a lot for giving it a try! xT
The flavors are amazing! Such an easy dish to wow guest. Thanks Tieghan❤️
Thanks so much, Lindsay:) I’m so glad to hear this dish was enjoyed and I appreciate you making it! xT
Delicious!! My family loved it! Served the meatballs up with crusty garlic bread (after seeing how you made it on IG). Perfect Sunday dinner! Thank you for another great recipe!
Hey Janet,
Happy Monday! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks a lot for making it! Xx
This was fabulous! Made with ground turkey. Will definitely make again!
Hey Nancy,
Amazing! So glad to hear this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Happy Sunday! xT
Hi Tieghan, this looks delicious! Any recommendations on making this a day in advance for a dinner party? TY
Thanks so much Christine! What if you just make the dish and then cover and reheat on low the next day? That should work well for you! xT
This was so rich and delicious! I doubled it and the whole crowd LOVED it! Thanks for another winner!
Thanks so much Laura:) Love to hear that everyone enjoyed this dish and I appreciate you making it! xT
Omg made this tonight and it was incredible!
Adjustments made:
No white wine
Opted for coconut milk
Added spinach
1003836478/10 chefs kiss!
Thans so much Cat:) I’m so glad to hear this dish was enjoyed! xx
Oh. My. Gosh. A party in your mouth! Served with a side of roasted veggies and sourdough bread. Sooo good!
Lol thanks so much, Monica! So glad to hear that you enjoyed this dish! Happy Monday! xT
Super yummy! I used ground Turkey and served over spagettini
Hey Margot,
Awesome!! Thanks a lot for trying this dish and your comment, so glad it was a winner! xT