Marry Me Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Parmesan Sauce

These Marry Me Chicken Meatballs feature tender, juicy chicken simmered in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce — an easy, romantic dinner recipe your whole family will love. Chicken meatballs cooked in a creamy sun-dried tomato and Parmesan sauce — the same sauce that made the original dish famous (it supposedly gets you a marriage proposal after just one bite).In any event, this is a one-pan chicken recipe that is sure to win hearts and palates for years to come!.

• 💍What's in it?

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken or turkey

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ small onion, finely grated or minced

  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian-style)

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

  • ½ tsp salt

  • ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)

  🥣 Sauce

  • 1 cup heavy cream

  • 1 tbsp garlic mince

  • ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth

  • ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (in oil, drained)

  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh basil (or parsley)

  • Salt and pepper to taste

🍳 How It’s Made

1. Form the meatballs: Mix ground chicken with Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

2. Brown them: Sear in olive oil until golden.

3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, deglaze with broth, add cream and Parmesan until smooth.

4. Simmer together: Return the meatballs to the sauce and simmer until fully cooked through and coated in that rich, creamy goodness.

5. Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh basil or parsley.

It’s rich, savory, and a little romantic — perfect over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.