Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs

Name: Creamy Marry Me Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound ground chicken; 1/2 cup breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional; Fresh basil for garnish

These tender chicken meatballs are simmered in a rich sun dried tomato and Parmesan cream sauce that everyone will love.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 American· October 12, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

40 minutes

Serves

If you are a fan of the famous Marry Me Chicken, you are going to adore this meatball version. It has all those same comforting flavors like tangy sun dried tomatoes, savory garlic, and plenty of Parmesan cheese, but in a fun new way.

My favorite thing about this dish is that everything comes together in one pan. It makes cleanup so much easier on busy weeknights when you just want a hearty meal that feels a little bit fancy.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
Fresh basil for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, 1/4 cup Parmesan, egg, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
2
Shape the mixture into small, even meatballs using your hands.
3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
4
Add the meatballs to the pan and cook them for about 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally until they are browned on all sides and cooked through.
5
Remove the meatballs from the skillet and set them aside on a plate.
6
In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and sun dried tomatoes, cooking for about one minute until fragrant.
7
Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
8
Stir in the 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan and red pepper flakes, then let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it begins to thicken.
9
Return the meatballs to the pan and coat them thoroughly with the creamy sauce.
10
Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil leaves.

💡 Tips

These meatballs taste wonderful served over pasta, rice, or with a side of crusty bread to soak up the extra sauce. If you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days and gently reheat them on the stovetop.

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