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Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs
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Creamy Cajun Chicken Meatballs

30 minServes 6Nutri-Score C€€
from @mxriyum23 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

6 people
  • ground chickenMeat900 g
  • onion (1 small onion sautéed for the meatballs, 1 small onion minced for the sauce)Produce2 pieces
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • panko breadcrumbsBakery60 g
  • salt (2 tsp for the meatballs, 3/4 tsp for the sauce)Spices8 g
  • black pepper (1 tsp for the meatballs, 3/4 tsp for the sauce)Spices4 g
  • Cajun seasoning (2 tsp for the meatballs, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices6 g
  • paprikaSpices3 g
  • garlic powder (1 tsp for the meatballs, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices4 g
  • onion powder (1 tsp for the meatballs, 1 tsp for the sauce)Spices4 g
  • garlic (cloves, minced)Produce6 pieces
  • unsalted butterDairy42 g
  • olive oil (for sautéing the onion and for the sauce)Pantry30 ml
  • fresh basil (freshly chopped)Produce5 g
  • cherry tomatoes (sliced)Produce450 g
  • chicken brothPantry120 ml
  • heavy creamDairy480 ml
  • spinachProduce400 g
  • white pepperSpices1 g
  • Parmesan (freshly grated)Dairy225 g

per serving

Nutrition

591kcal

Carbs
13 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
44 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • Oven
  • Saucepan
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Sauté the onion for the meatballs

    • Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan and sauté the small chopped onion until softened.
    Step 1

  2. Make the meatball mixture

    • In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, sautéed onion, eggs, panko breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, paprika, garlic powder and onion powder.
    • Mix until everything is evenly incorporated.
    Step 2

  3. Form the meatballs

    • Roll the mixture into about 28 meatballs.
    Step 3

  4. Bake the meatballs

    • Place the meatballs on a baking tray and bake at 200 °C for about 18 minutes, until cooked through.
    Step 4

  5. Sauté onion and garlic for the sauce

    • In a saucepan, heat a drizzle of olive oil with the butter.
    • Add the minced onion and garlic and sauté for about 3 minutes.
    Step 5

  6. Add tomatoes and basil

    • Add the sliced cherry tomatoes and chopped fresh basil.
    • Cook for about 3 minutes.
    Step 6

  7. Add broth and cream

    • Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
    • Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a light bubble.
    Step 7

  8. Season the sauce

    • Stir in the salt, black pepper, Cajun seasoning, white pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until incorporated.
    Step 8

  9. Melt in the Parmesan

    • Add the freshly grated Parmesan and stir until fully melted.
    • Bring back to a light bubble.
    Step 9

  10. Wilt the spinach and add the meatballs

    • Add the spinach and cook until wilted.
    • Add the baked meatballs and stir to coat in the sauce.
    Step 10

  11. Serve

    • Serve the meatballs and creamy sauce over mashed potatoes, rice or pasta, or with a side salad.
    Step 11
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