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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
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, European-Inspired
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

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

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into small meatballs.
  2. 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.
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, melt butter and stir in flour. Cook for 1 minute until lightly browned.
  4. Step 4: Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Stir in Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Simmer until sauce thickens.
  5. Step 5: Return meatballs to the skillet and coat with the sauce. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 28gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 500mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

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

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