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Marry Me Meatballs Recipe Easy Irresistible Homemade

This Marry Me Meatballs recipe by Sarah Rossi is bursting with flavor, featuring tender chicken meatballs in a luscious creamy tomato sauce. It's a simple yet satisfying dish perfect for a midweek family dinner and pairs beautifully with mash, rice, or vegetables.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 512

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g (18 oz) Chicken mince
  • 2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 50 g (0.5 cups) Parmesan, Grated
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil, See notes
  • 3 Garlic cloves, Peeled and crushed
  • 150 g (5 oz) Sun dried tomatoes, Roughly chopped
  • 150 ml (0.75 cups) Double cream (heavy cream)
  • 200 ml (1 cups) Chicken stock
  • 15 g (0.5 oz) Basil leaves
  • 1/2 Lemon, Juice only
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, Season to taste

Method
 

  1. Combine the chicken mince with half of the dried oregano, paprika, parmesan, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix thoroughly using your hands, then form approximately 16 evenly sized meatballs.
  2. Warm the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Cook the meatballs until they develop a golden crust all around, about 10 minutes. Transfer cooked meatballs to a plate and set aside.
  3. Add the crushed garlic, sun dried tomatoes, and remaining dried oregano and paprika to the pan. Sauté for a few minutes until the garlic becomes tender and fragrant.
  4. Pour in the double cream and chicken stock, then stir in the remaining parmesan. Season with salt and pepper to your preference. Return the meatballs to the pan and let everything simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
  5. Verify that the meatballs are fully cooked through. Remove the pan from heat, sprinkle fresh basil leaves on top, and drizzle with lemon juice. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, try cooking the meatballs in the oil from the sun dried tomatoes jar instead of olive oil. Serve alongside mashed potatoes, pasta, roasted vegetables, or rice. To prepare in advance, make the meatballs without the sauce, cool completely, and freeze in portions. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days and reheat thoroughly before eating.