Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of autumn with these juicy Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs nestled in a creamy, fragrant sage sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a delicious meal in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
– 1 pound ground chicken
– 1 cup pumpkin puree
– 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
– 1 egg
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1 teaspoon dried sage
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1/2 cup chicken broth
– 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
– 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, dried sage, salt, and pepper. Mix well until fully incorporated.
2. Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the heavy cream, chicken broth, chopped fresh sage, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the meatballs in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.
6. Serve the Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in Sage Cream Sauce immediately, garnished with additional fresh sage leaves if desired.
Notes
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled to serve a larger crowd. The meatballs can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated or frozen until ready to cook. When reheating, be sure to gently reheat in the sauce to prevent the meatballs from drying out.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken, Beef & Pork
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American