Description

These easy to make meatballs are tender, juice and very tasty. They can be served as an appetizer, served with pasta or rice or in a sandwich.

Ingredients

• Meatballs:
• 1 1/2 lb. ground chicken, (or ground beef, lamb, turkey or ground beef/pork mixture)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 egg, whisked
• 1/2 c. panko breadcrumbs
• 2 T. Cajun seasoning, or less to taste*
• 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese
• 2 T. chopped parsley
• 2 -3 T. olive oil
• Creamy Sauce:
• 2 T. butter
• 1/2 c. onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 c. red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2 T. flour
• 2-3 t. Cajun seasoning, or less to taste*
• 1 1/2 c. low-sodium chicken broth/stock
• 1/2 c. heavy cream
• 2 T. parsley, chopped

Steps

1. Meatballs:
2. In a medium bowl, mix together ground chicken, garlic, egg, panko, Cajun seasoning, Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley; mix until well combined, but do not overwork the meat.
3. Using an ice cream scoop, form into 24 one inch in diameter meatballs.