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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.
These were delicious! First time using/cooking prosciutto but the whole family loved it. Made some homemade Italian bread to go with it! Yummy dipped in the sauce! Have you ever tried it on top of noodles/fettuccine?
Hey Rebecca,
Happy Friday! So glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it and sharing your feedback! I think this would be great on top of noodles, I would just double the sauce! xT
Delicious recipe. Added fresh baby spinach at the end for a one pot dish and served over orzo. Flavors are perfect! Thanks for another great recipe!
Hey Leslie,
Happy Sunday! Love to hear that this recipe was a hit, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT
Would love to make this on top of spaghetti any suggestions?
Hey Vanessa,
Sure, I would just double the sauce and serve over your choice of pasta:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
Wow! these Marry Me Meatballs are nothing less of fantastic! Amazing! I suggest you give it a try, you will not be sorry!
Hey Gina,
Happy Sunday!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it was enjoyed! xT
These are so delicious! We were fighting for the leftovers the next day. My husband asked me to make a triple batch this weekend and freeze the meatballs for literally everything! Adding pesto to the meatball mix is genuis. The flavors in this dish are next level!
Hey Paige,
Wonderful!! So glad to hear that this dish was enjoyed, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend! xT
Hi there,
Your website is absolutely gorgeous can’t wait to make something. What can I use instead of wine? I am alcohol free.
Thanks! L.
Thanks so much Lea:) You can use broth in place of wine, that will work nicely for you! I hope you love this dish! xT
This was SOOOO GOOD! Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! My husband said it should be in regular rotation. Served it over mashed potatoes along with garlic bread. This one is definitely a winner!
Love to hear this, Kristin! Thanks so much for making this dish and your comment! xT
Great dish with nice flavor and the sauce is delicious. Great one skillet meal!
Hey Chris,
Awesome! Thanks so much for trying this recipe and your feedback, so glad it turned out well! Xx
Looks delicious! Could this be done in the Instapot?
Thanks so much, Tierney!! I haven’t tested this recipe in the instant pot, so I don’t have the exact instructions for that! Let me know if you give the recipe a try! xT
Do you have recommendations for a non alcoholic replacement for the white wine?
Hi Shea,
Yes, chicken broth would be a great option for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
About to make this for the second time. So good! I love toasting the big chunks of bread in the dutch oven with garlic and butter. Another brilliant HBH idea…
Thanks so much Amy:) I love to hear that this dish was enjoyed and appreciate you making it! xT
This recipe is amazing. I used coconut milk and prosecco, and it was so delicious. I’m pretty sure I could have eaten the entire pot solo. I made fresh Naan bread to eat it with and it was so unbelievably good. Better than any restaurant I have ever visited.
Hey Tasha,
Wonderful! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you making it and your feedback! xT
Just wondering what kind of white wine you used in this recipe?
Hi Susan,
I used a chardonnay. Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
This sauce is everything! Loved this recipe!
Hi Danielle,
Happy Sunday! I’m so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks for trying it out! xT
Loved it! Served over pasta. The sauce and crispy proscuitto made the dish.
Hi Mindy,
Happy Friday!! Thanks a lot for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, love to hear that it was enjoyed! Xx
What can I sub wine for? I’m making this for my whole fam and young children will be served 🙂
Hi Jessica,
You can use broth in place of the wine:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT