Description
Slow-Simmered French Onion Chicken Meatballs offer a heartwarming blend of flavors, merging tender chicken meatballs with a rich, caramelized onion sauce inspired by classic French onion soup. This easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings with friends, promising to impress with its gourmet flair while requiring minimal effort. Indulge in the delightful taste and aromas that will bring everyone back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 2 medium sweet yellow onions (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onions, stirring frequently until golden brown (15-20 minutes).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into golf-sized meatballs.
- In another skillet, heat remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meatballs on all sides (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Return meatballs to the skillet.
- Cover and simmer on low for about 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra richness, add shredded cheese to the meatball mixture. - Substitute turkey for ground chicken for a leaner option. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days or frozen for up to three months.