{"id":15284,"date":"2025-10-21T19:26:47","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:26:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15284"},"modified":"2025-10-21T19:26:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T12:26:47","slug":"marry-me-chicken-meatballs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=15284","title":{"rendered":"Marry Me Chicken Meatballs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Creamy, <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/marry-me-chicken\/\">Marry Me Chicken<\/a> is a family favorite in our house at mealtime. If you haven\u2019t heard of the recipe before, it\u2019s basically chicken cooked in a cream sauce, flavored with sundried tomatoes and herbs. The flavor is phenomenal! These Marry Me Chicken meatballs are just as good, but in a bite sized form.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Anytime I can cut down on meal prep time or make things easier, the better. With a housefull of kids (including the neighbor kids many days!) I need something that\u2019s quick and easy. I also don\u2019t want to sacrifice flavor for easy though.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-marry-me-chicken-meatballs\">Marry Me Chicken Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>Meatballs are a great, kid-friendly food because they\u2019re bite-sized. And of course adults love them too. We\u2019ll usually do a <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/pasta-sauce\/\">tomato sauce <\/a>with meatballs and serve with some spaghetti squash or <a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/natural-home\/vegetable-noodles\/\">veggie noodles.<\/a> This recipe switches it up and does a flavor packed creamy sauce that\u2019s no alfredo.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Even better, they can easily be made dairy free. Instead of butter opt for coconut oil, and instead of Parmesan cheese use nutritional yeast (or omit). You can also use coconut cream instead of dairy cream. The creaminess of the sauce with the tang of the sundried tomatoes and fresh herbs really makes these meatballs stand out.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-serve-marry-me-chicken-meatballs\">How to Serve Marry Me Chicken Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>These are so good you\u2019ll probably want to just eat them by the forkful straight from the pan! If you\u2019re looking for some serving tips though, here are some ways to make it a meal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Zucchini noodles<\/li>\n<li>Spaghetti squash<\/li>\n<li>Mashed potatoes or roasted potatoes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/health\/white-rice-healthy\/\">White rice\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Gluten-free pasta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Starchy foods like rice, pasta, and potatoes are great for soaking up all of the delicious sauce. Options like zucchini noodles and spaghetti squash are perfect for anyone who needs a low carb option.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to make them!<\/p>\n<div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-496291\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"496291\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-wm\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-intro\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"Marry_Me_Chicken_Meatballs\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marry_Me_Chicken_Meatballs-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Marry_Me_Chicken_Meatballs-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\" src=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/marry-me-chicken-meatballs\/?tp_image_id=496290\"\/><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Marry Me Chicken Meatballs<\/h2>\n<p>\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"0\" height=\"0\" style=\"display:block;width:0px;height:0px\"><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-33\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"33%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-50\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"50%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><defs><lineargradient id=\"wprm-recipe-user-rating-0-66\"><stop offset=\"0%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"1\"\/><stop offset=\"66%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><stop offset=\"100%\" stop-opacity=\"0\"\/><\/lineargradient><\/defs><\/svg><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-body\">\n<div id=\"recipe-496291-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-496291-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"496291\" data-servings=\"4\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\">\n<h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce:<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496291-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-496291-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"496291\">\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\">\n<ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\">\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, parmesan, garlic, parsley, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined, then shape into tablespoon-sized meatballs\u2014you should get about 30.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and brown them on all sides, about 5\u20137 minutes. They don\u2019t need to cook through\u2014they\u2019ll finish in the sauce. Transfer them to a plate and wipe the skillet clean.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Add the reserved sun-dried tomato oil to the skillet over medium heat. Saut\u00e9 the garlic for 30 seconds, then stir in the tomato paste and cook for another minute. Pour in the chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the cream, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes if using. Let it simmer gently for 2\u20133 minutes.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p>Return the meatballs and chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet. Simmer for 10\u201315 minutes until the meatballs are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"wprm-recipe-496291-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Stir in the fresh basil and add more salt and pepper to taste.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container- wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"wprm-nutrition-label\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;\">\n<p>Nutrition Facts<\/p>\n<p>Marry Me Chicken Meatballs<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tAmount Per Serving\t\t\t (7 meatballs)\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calories<\/strong> 629<\/span><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\">Calories from Fat 396<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t<span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>% Daily Value*<\/strong><\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Fat<\/strong> 44g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>68%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Saturated Fat 24g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>150%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Trans Fat 0.3g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Polyunsaturated Fat 4g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Monounsaturated Fat 13g<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Cholesterol<\/strong> 235mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>78%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Sodium<\/strong> 877mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>38%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Potassium<\/strong> 1778mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>51%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong> 26g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>9%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Fiber 4g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>17%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-sub\">Sugar 14g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>16%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Protein<\/strong> 36g<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>72%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin A<\/strong> 1743IU<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>35%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Vitamin C<\/strong> 15mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>18%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Calcium<\/strong> 343mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>34%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"nutrition-main\"><strong>Iron<\/strong> 5mg<\/span><span class=\"nutrition-percentage\"><strong>28%<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-496291-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\">\n<p><span style=\"display: block;\">Serve over pasta, zoodles, or roasted veggies for a complete meal.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-storing-your-meatballs\">Storing Your Meatballs<\/h3>\n<p>These don\u2019t last very long around our house since my kids devour them. They do store well in the fridge though for up to a week if you have leftovers. I\u2019ll often make a double batch of something for supper so we can have leftovers for lunch the next day.<\/p>\n<p>You can also make ahead and freeze Marry Me Chicken meatballs for future meals. Once the meatballs are cooked, and before the sauce is on them, lay them on a parchment lined baking sheet in a single layer. After a few hours in the freezer, transfer to a zip top bag. You can either fully cook the meatballs before freezing, or make a note that they need to finish cooking in the sauce.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Does your family love meatballs? What are some of your favorite ways to make\/serve them? Leave a comment and let us know!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/wellnessmama.com\/recipes\/marry-me-chicken-meatballs\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Creamy, Marry Me Chicken is a family favorite in our house at mealtime. If you haven\u2019t heard of the recipe before, it\u2019s basically chicken cooked in a cream sauce, flavored with sundried tomatoes and herbs. The flavor is phenomenal! These Marry Me Chicken meatballs are just as good, but in a bite sized form.\u00a0 Anytime &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[271],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15284","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-healthy-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15284","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=15284"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15284\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=15284"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=15284"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=15284"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}