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This chicken marsala meatballs recipe is a new easy take on a tradition Chicken Marsala recipe. I made the traditional chicken marsala recipe in the slow cooker a few weeks ago. It tasted so good that I had to make it again with a new twist!
Chicken Marsala Meatballs
You know what I just love about chicken marsala? It’s the taste the marsala wine has after simmering. Then the mushrooms and onions carmelize in the sauce, giving it a tangy taste that is irresistible. And you can’t forget about the crunch of the parmesan cheese – the best part!
I loved chicken marsala so much that I just had to change things up a bit and turn them into oversized meatballs. The result is a culinary delight! Your entire family will just love it!
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Ingredients
The entire recipe is at the bottom of this post. Here is what you will need from the store before you begin making these chicken marsala meatballs.
- Ground chicken
- Eggs
- Minced Garlic Cloves
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Yellow onion
- Fresh parsley
- Flour
- Salt and pepper
How to Make Chicken Marsala Sauce
The best thing about these meatballs is the chicken marsala sauce! And you can make this sauce and use it on chicken breasts and drumsticks too. This is what you need to make the best chicken marsala sauce on the planet.
- Sliced Mushrooms
- Marsala wine
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Rosemary
- Water
- Green onion
- Chicken stock
Instructions
Here’s how to make this addicting and scrumptious chicken marsala sauce.
- Add oil to the pan.
- Once the oil is hot, add the sliced mushrooms to the pan, cooking until softened and browned.
- Add the Marsala wine , Rosemary, salt, pepper, and water.
- Reduce the liquid by half.
That’s it! When the meatballs are finished cooking, you can just smother them in this sauce!
Tools & Supplies
How To Make Chicken Meatballs
Here’s how to make oversized chicken meatballs. It’s so easy your kids can help you!
- Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F.
- Mince the garlic cloves and half of a yellow onion in the food processor.
- Mince some fresh parsley spring to make 1/2 cup of parsley.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients.
- Form the meat mix into 8 large oversized meatballs.
- Bake until browned and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
Can you make the meatballs ahead?
You can make the meatballs up to 1 day in advance. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to store.You can substitute Marsala wine with white wine or sherry.
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Recipe
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Recipe made with oversized meatballs in the oven and then chicken marsala sauce - a new easy to make take on an Italian Classic
Course Dinner
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Marsala, Meatballs, Mushrooms
Prep Time 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 40 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 750kcal
Author Aprilgolightly
Ingredients
Chicken MeatBalls Ingredients
Marsala Sauce Ingredients
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 Degrees F.
Mince 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 yellow onion in the food processor.
Mince fresh parsley spring to make 1/2 cup of parsley.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together 2 pounds ground chicken, 2 eggs, minced garlic and onions, 2 cups grated parmesan, 1 cup plain breadcrumbs, 1/2 cup minced parsley, 2 tbsp flour, 1 tbsp Salt, 1/2 tbsp black pepper needing the meat until completely mixed.
Form the meat mix into 8 large oversized meatballs.
Bake until browned and firm, 25 to 30 minutes.
In a pan on medium-high heat, while the meatballs are baking, start cooking the marsala sauce.
Add 1 Tbsp. oil to the pan.
Once the oil is hot, add 8 sliced mushrooms to pan, cooking until softened and browned.
Add 1 cup Marsala wine , 1 tsp rosemary, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper, and 3 tbsp water.
Reduce liquid by half.
When meatballs are done baking, add them to the pan with the marsala sauce.
Toss in sauce until well coated.
Add in sliced green onion.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Marsala Meatballs Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 750Calories from Fat 333
% Daily Value*
Fat 37g57%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Cholesterol 198mg66%
Sodium 3490mg145%
Potassium 759mg22%
Carbohydrates 39g13%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 9g10%
Protein 47g94%
Calcium 707mg71%
Vitamin C 14.3mg17%
Vitamin A 1325IU27%
Iron 4.4mg24%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
More Chicken Recipes
Here are some more chicken recipes and dinner ideas for your family to try next.
- Crockpot Chicken Marsala Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Soup Recipe with Whole Chicken
- Slow Cooker Chicken Cacciatore
