Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Ranch Sauce
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
For the Creamy Ranch Sauce:
2 tbsp butter
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 packet (1 oz) dry ranch seasoning mix
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions 👩🍳
Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. Shape into 1-inch meatballs.
Cook the Meatballs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove meatballs from skillet and set aside.
Make the Ranch Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, stirring continuously until the sauce begins to thicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Finish the Sauce: Add heavy cream and ranch seasoning mix, stirring until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens to desired consistency.
Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the skillet, coating them in the creamy ranch sauce. Let simmer for a few minutes to heat through. Serve over mashed potatoes or rice, garnished with extra parsley.
