Chicken Swedish Meatballs
Easy Chicken Swedish Meatballs pair seasoned ground chicken and warm spices with creamy homemade gravy for a family dinner that comes together in under an hour.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
To Prepare the Meatballs
- 2 slices bread soft white bread, without crust
- ½ cup yellow onion grated
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 medium egg
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp allspice powder
- 1 tbsp oil
To Prepare the Gravy
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1½ cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Add the bread slices to a food processor and pulse for 30 seconds to make breadcrumbs.
- Transfer the breadcrumbs to a bowl. Add the onion, ground chicken, egg, black pepper, salt, nutmeg, and allspice powder. Mix until well combined.
- Use an ice cream scoop to portion the meatball mixture and roll each portion into a ball. Repeat with the remaining mixture.
- Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook for 5 to 6 minutes, turning them frequently for even cooking.
- Transfer the meatballs to a plate and discard any excess moisture or oil from the skillet.
- Add the butter to the same skillet. Once the butter has melted, sprinkle the flour over it and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and heavy cream to the roux, whisking until combined. Simmer the gravy for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Return the chicken meatballs to the skillet and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until the gravy thickens and the meatballs are cooked through.Note: Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness. The chicken meatballs should reach an internal temperature of 165°F at the center before serving.
- Garnish the Swedish chicken meatballs with chopped parsley and serve over mashed potatoes with vegetables on the side.
Nutrition
Calories: 427kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 777mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 676IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 2mg