Description
Delicious and nutritious pumpkin chicken meatballs in a creamy sage sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup bread crumbs
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried sage (optional)
- Fresh sage leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, chopped onion, minced garlic, egg, salt, pepper, and dried sage. Mix thoroughly.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs are baking, heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Simmer until thickened.
- Gently toss the baked meatballs in the sauce before serving.
Notes
Avoid overmixing to keep the meatballs tender. Bake meatballs before adding to sauce for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Chicken, Meatballs, Sage, Cream Sauce, Comfort Food