Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs

30 mins
Serves 28
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Directions

  1. 1In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and form into 28 meatballs.
  2. 2In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and form into 28 meatballs.
  3. 3In a bowl, combine ground chicken, sautéed onion, eggs, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and form into 28 meatballs.
  4. 4Bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 18 minutes.
  5. 5Bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 18 minutes.
  6. 6Bake the meatballs in a 400°F oven for 18 minutes.
  7. 7In a saucepan, sauté minced onion and garlic in olive oil and butter for about 3 minutes.
  8. 8In a saucepan, sauté minced onion and garlic in olive oil and butter for about 3 minutes.
  9. 9In a saucepan, sauté minced onion and garlic in olive oil and butter for about 3 minutes.
  10. 10Add cherry tomatoes and fresh basil; cook for 3 minutes.
  11. 11Add cherry tomatoes and fresh basil; cook for 3 minutes.
  12. 12Add cherry tomatoes and fresh basil; cook for 3 minutes.
  13. 13Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
  14. 14Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
  15. 15Add chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then pour in heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
  16. 16Stir in salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until incorporated.
  17. 17Stir in salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until incorporated.
  18. 18Stir in salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until incorporated.
  19. 19Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bring to a light bubble.
  20. 20Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bring to a light bubble.
  21. 21Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and bring to a light bubble.
  22. 22Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  23. 23Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  24. 24Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  25. 25Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce.
  26. 26Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce.
  27. 27Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce.
  28. 28Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with a side salad.
  29. 29Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with a side salad.
  30. 30Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, pasta, or with a side salad.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 2 lbs ground chicken
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 2 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1.5 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small onion
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 6 garlic cloves
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 drizzle olive oil
  • 1 few leaves fresh basil
  • 1 few leaves fresh basil
  • 1 few leaves fresh basil
  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 16 oz cherry tomatoes
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 14 oz spinach
  • 14 oz spinach
  • 14 oz spinach
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp salt
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 0.25 tsp white pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 8 oz parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz parmesan cheese
  • 1 serving mashed potatoes
  • 1 serving mashed potatoes
  • 1 serving mashed potatoes

Equipment

mixing bowlbaking sheetsaucepanwooden spoonfork