Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Bell Pepper Chicken Meatballs, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a luscious sauce bursting with the sweetness of bell peppers. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions and can be served over pasta, rice, or fresh bread. With its quick preparation time and customizable spice levels, it’s sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy the comforting combination of garlic and smoked paprika that elevates these meatballs to a whole new level!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, Italian herb blend, salt, and pepper. Mix well and shape into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add olive oil if needed; sauté onion, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, and garlic until softened.
- Stir in smoked paprika, then add chicken stock, heavy cream, and tomato paste; mix well.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg