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Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Chicken Meatballs with Creamy Dijon Sauce

Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a rich, creamy Dijon mustard sauce—perfect for serving over mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles for a cozy, comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Comfort Food, European-Inspired
Servings 4 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup onion finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for cooking

For the Creamy Dijon Sauce

  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp flour
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  • Step 2: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
  • Step 3: In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  • Step 4: Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  • Step 5: Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Notes

Serve over mashed potatoes, rice, or egg noodles. Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Meatballs, Creamy Dijon, weeknight dinner
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