Dinner for 20
Chicken Marry Me Meatballs
Chicken meatballs simmer in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce with Parmesan, spinach, garlic, and basil.
Typical price
$1.98for 4 servings
$0.50 per serving$1.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
- 45 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 20servings as written
- $typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $1.93Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.28Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Artichoke hearts, water chestnuts, roasted peppers$0.18/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.61Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Spinach$0.35/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.92 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepperDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsOlive and cooking oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp italian seasonings
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp oil from sun-dried tomatoes jar
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1 tsp dried italian seasonings
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 6 leaves basil
Steps
- Heat the oven to 425 F and lightly oil a large baking sheet.
- Mix the ground chicken with the egg, one-half cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs, two minced garlic cloves, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and red pepper.
- Shape the mixture into 20 meatballs and bake for 15 minutes, until they reach 165 F.
- Heat the olive oil and sun-dried tomato oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the remaining garlic and tomato paste for 1 minute.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, cream, remaining Parmesan, and Italian seasoning, then simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the meatballs and spinach, cover, and simmer for 8 minutes until the spinach wilts and the sauce thickens.
- Stir in the basil and cook for 1 minute.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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