Description
Creamy Bell Pepper Chicken Meatballs are a delicious and comforting dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a rich, creamy sauce made from fresh bell peppers and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, these meatballs are not only easy to make but also offer a delightful flavor that appeals to both kids and adults. With a quick preparation time and simple ingredients, this recipe ensures that you can whip up a satisfying meal even on the busiest of nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
- Shape the mixture into small meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until golden brown on all sides; set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and bell peppers; sauté until softened. Stir in minced garlic and smoked paprika.
- Pour in chicken stock and heavy cream; mix well with tomato paste and seasoning.
- Return meatballs to the skillet; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg