Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs
Directions
- 1In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well to form meatballs.
- 2Place meatballs on a baking sheet and bake in a 400°F oven for 18 minutes.
- 3In a saucepan, sauté minced onion and garlic in olive oil and butter for 3 minutes.
- 4Add cherry tomatoes and fresh basil, and cook for 3 minutes.
- 5Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
- 6Stir in salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder until incorporated.
- 7Add freshly grated Parmesan and melt. Bring to a light bubble.
- 8Add spinach and wilt down.
- 9Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce.
- 10Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with a side salad.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 small onion
- 1 drizzle olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1.5 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 small onion
- 6 garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 few leaves fresh basil
- 16 oz cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 14 oz spinach
- 0.75 tsp salt
- 0.75 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cajun seasoning
- 0.25 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 8 oz parmesan cheese
Equipment
bowlbaking sheetsaucepan