French Onion Chicken Meatballs
French Onion Chicken Meatballs are nestled in a flavorful sauce made with caramelized onions and cheese. The result is a comforting meal that's served out of a skillet, and the recipe makes plenty so leftovers are a given.
Servings: 22 meatballs
Ingredients
For the caramelized onions:
- 1/4 cup butter
- 2 sweet onions thinly sliced
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth divided
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp balsamic
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup gruyere cheese freshly grated
For the meatballs:
- 1 lb. ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 2/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme chopped
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Start by caramelizing the onions. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the onions and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’ve softened, about 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, start to make the meatballs. Preheat the oven to 425° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Add all of the meatballs ingredients to a large bowl, then use a wooden spoon or your hands to gently combine. Use your hands to scoop the mixture up and roll into 22 meatballs, placing them directly onto the baking sheet.
- Place the meatballs in the oven and bake for 16-18 minutes.
- Once the onions have softened, add 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth to the skillet and continue cooking the onions until they’ve browned nicely and are caramelized, about 10-15 more minutes. Then, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the remaining chicken broth, soy sauce, thyme, balsamic, and cornstarch together. Pour the mixture over the onions and stir to combine.
- Add the meatballs to the skillet with the onions, then use kitchen tongs to scoop some of the onions over the meatballs. Grate the cheese directly over the meatballs, then place a lid on the skillet and simmer the sauce for a few minutes until it’s thickened slightly and the cheese has melted.
- Sprinkle with black pepper and fresh thyme (optional) and enjoy!
Notes
*Calories are per serving and are an estimation.
Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 156IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg
