Slow-Simmered French Onion Chicken Meatballs
Slow-Simmered French Onion Chicken Meatballs marry the comforting flavors of classic French onion soup with tender, juicy chicken meatballs. Simmered in a savory broth enriched by caramelized onions, these meatballs are perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Serve them over creamy mashed potatoes or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce, and enjoy a heartwarming meal that will leave everyone asking for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 (makes about 12 meatballs) 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 2 large yellow onions, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp butter (for sautéing)
Instructions
- Sauté onions in butter over medium heat until caramelized (15–20 minutes).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, egg, thyme, salt, and pepper. Fold in half of the caramelized onions.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 1 inch in diameter).
- Brown the meatballs in the skillet with remaining onions (8–10 minutes).
- Add beef broth and balsamic vinegar; simmer for 20 minutes until cooked through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg