Chicken Marsala Meatballs

December 04, 2014

Ground white meat chicken is mixed with breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, milk and egg then rolled into bite sized meatballs. The meatballs are then broiled to perfection and doused in a flavorful sauce of marsala wine, sliced cremini mushrooms, shallots, flour and chicken broth that you whip up while the meatballs cook. I made these a few hours ahead of time and kept them warm in the crock pot until we were ready to eat. It's always good to make them ahead for "quality control" purposes. Ahem. Thes

1/4 c. panko breadcrumbs
2 T. water
1/3 c. + 1 T. dry marsala wine
1 lb. ground white meat chicken
1/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
1 large egg
2 T. chopped fresh parsley
1 t. salt, divided
1/8 t. pepper
2 T. olive oil, divided
8 oz. cremini mushrooms, sliced
1 large shallot, minced
1 1/2 t. all purpose flour
1 1/4 c. low sodium chicken broth

Set the oven rack on the top rung and preheat the broiler to high. In a large bowl mix together the breadcrumbs, water and 1 T. of marsala wine and leave to soak for 5 minutes. Add the chicken, parmesan,...
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Nutritions

Calories
43

Sodium
248mg
10% DV

Fat
2g
4% DV

Protein
2g
4% DV

Carbs
3g
1% DV

Fiber
0.5g
2% DV