French Onion Chicken Meatballs

French Onion Chicken Meatballs
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    30 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    50 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    60

Savor the irresistible combination of tender chicken meatballs bathed in a luscious French onion sauce, crowned with a blanket of melted Gruyère. These meatballs are a sophisticated comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or an elegant dinner party.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    25 g
  • Cholesterol
    174 mg
  • Fiber
    2 g
  • Protein
    45 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1582 mg
  • Sugar
    7 g
  • Fat
    27 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). (5 minutes)

02

Step

In a medium bowl, gently combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, French onion soup mix, egg, and minced garlic. Form the mixture into sixteen equally sized (about 1 ½-inch) meatballs. (10 minutes)

03

Step

In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened and lightly caramelized. (12 minutes)

04

Step

While the onions are cooking, heat the olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook, turning them every so often, until nicely browned on all sides. (4 minutes)

05

Step

Transfer the skillet with the meatballs to the preheated oven. Bake until the meatballs are cooked through and no longer pink in the center, flipping them halfway through if they are browning too quickly. (15 minutes)

06

Step

Pour in the red wine, salt, and pepper to the softened onions; cook over medium heat. (3 minutes) Stir in the beef broth and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; slowly stir in flour. Cook until slightly thickened. (2-3 minutes)

07

Step

Remove the meatballs from the oven and evenly pour the onion sauce over them. Generously cover the meatballs with shredded Gruyère cheese. Return the skillet to the oven and bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. (5 minutes)

For richer flavor, use bone broth instead of beef broth.
Ensure not to overmix the meatball mixture, or they could turn out tough
Serve over egg noodles or mashed potatoes.

Alverta Koelpin

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 20 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Alexandra Brown

    I added a splash of balsamic vinegar to the sauce for extra depth of flavor.

  • Lucius Dibbert

    I prefer to bake my meatballs instead of frying to avoid the extra grease.

  • Wilhelmine Gutkowski

    So easy to make, even on a busy weeknight. Will definitely make again.

  • Kiara Hillssimonis

    My family loved these! A new favorite for sure.

  • Araceli Collier

    These meatballs are great for meal prepping. They reheat well.

  • Olin Halvorson

    These meatballs were a hit! The French onion flavor is amazing.

  • Chase Borer

    The Gruyere cheese really makes this dish special. Don't skip it!

  • Shyanne Turner

    The sauce is so rich and flavorful! I could eat it with a spoon.

  • Dee Lynch

    I used a different cheese and it still tasted great. Thanks for the recipe!

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