Description
Enjoy a cozy culinary experience with these delicious Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in a savory Sage Cream Sauce, balancing comfort and nutrition perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sage
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, pumpkin puree, breadcrumbs, egg, diced onion, minced garlic, sage, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1.5 inches in diameter and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the cream and additional sage. Bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently until slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the meatballs are done, transfer them into the sage cream sauce and allow them to soak for a few minutes. Serve warm over pasta or rice.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with gluten-free alternatives and for a dairy-free sauce, use coconut cream. Serve with a side salad for a refreshing crunch.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs, Sage Cream Sauce, Comfort Food, Easy Dinner, Healthy Recipe
