Description
Creamy Bell Pepper Chicken Meatballs are a comforting and flavorful dish that transforms a simple dinner into an extraordinary experience. These tender chicken meatballs are coated in a luscious creamy sauce made from vibrant red and yellow bell peppers, creating a delightful balance of flavors. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable to suit your taste. Whether served over pasta, with rice, or alongside crusty bread, these meatballs will undoubtedly impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g minced chicken
- 1 egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp milk
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Italian herb blend
- Salt & pepper
- 1 tbsp olive oil for frying
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine minced chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, milk, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Shape mixture into uniform meatballs (about 1 inch).
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook onion and bell peppers until softened.
- Stir in smoked paprika, chicken stock, heavy cream, and tomato paste; bring to a simmer.
- Add meatballs back into the skillet; cover and simmer for 10–12 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve topped with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (160g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 130mg