Description
Savory chicken meatballs simmered in a rich French Onion soup-style gravy with caramelized onions and melted Gruyere cheese. A cozy one-skillet dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Chicken
- 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 3 large Yellow Onions (sliced)
- 2 cups Beef Broth
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1 cup Gruyere Cheese (shredded)
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Fresh Thyme
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, parmesan, egg, and spices. Form into meatballs.
- Sear meatballs in a skillet until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, cook sliced onions in butter for 20 minutes until caramelized.
- Stir in flour, then add beef broth and seasonings to make a gravy.
- Return meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5-8 minutes.
- Top with cheese and broil until melted. Serve hot.
Notes
- Beef Broth: Using beef broth is key to achieving the authentic French Onion flavor.
- Onions: Don’t rush the caramelization; this provides the sweetness for the dish.
- Sticky Meat: If the chicken mixture is sticky, wet your hands before rolling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop / Broil
- Cuisine: French-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 Meatballs with Sauce
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: French Onion Chicken Meatballs, Chicken Meatballs in Onion Gravy, One Skillet Chicken Dinner, Cheesy Chicken Meatballs, French Onion Soup Chicken, Ground Chicken Recipe