You’ve heard of Marry Me Chicken — that creamy, dreamy, TikTok-famous recipe loaded with sun-dried tomatoes and parmesan? We gave it a high-protein glow-up with juicy chicken meatballs made from Isernio’s Ground Chicken. Spoon it over pasta, rice, or greens and you’ve got yourself a healthy(ish), meal prep bowl that’s giving main character energy all week long. This is one meal-prep bowl you’ll want to say yes to.
Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb Isernio’s Ground Chicken
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tbsp grated parmesan
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- For the Sauce:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- Handful of spinach
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Make the Meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Mix all meatball ingredients in a bowl. Form into 16 small meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15–18 minutes or until cooked through and golden.
- Make the Sauce: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium. Add garlic and red pepper flakes and sauté 1–2 minutes. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer until slightly thickened, 4–5 minutes. Add spinach.
- Combine: Add cooked meatballs to the skillet and spoon sauce over top. Let them simmer together for a few minutes so the flavors meld.
- Serve It Up: Spoon into meal prep containers with your base of choice — pasta, rice, mashed potatoes, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with extra parm or chopped basil if you’re feelin’ fancy.
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