Marry Me Chicken Meatballs served with Creamed Peas

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Marry Me Chicken Meatballs served with Creamed Peas

Meatball Ingredients

• ½ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, oil drained

• 1 ½ pounds ground chicken

• 2 tablespoons basil pesto

• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

• chili flakes

• salt and black pepper

• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

• 3 ounces prosciutto, torn

• 2 tablespoons salted butter

• 1 shallot, chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, chopped

• 1 tablespoons tomato paste

• 1 cup dry white wine

• 1 cup heavy cream or canned full fat coconut milk

• fresh basil, for serving

Directions

1. Drain 3 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomato jar into a large skillet with sides. Chop the sun-dried tomatoes and set aside. 2. Add the chicken, pesto, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, chili flakes, salt, pepper, and 1/2 cup parmesan to a bowl. Mix to combine. Roll the meat into tablespoon-size balls (will make 15-16 meatballs).

3. Cook the prosciutto in the skillet with the reserved oil until crispy, 5 minutes.Remove the prosciutto and set aside. To the skillet, add the meatballs. Sear until crisp, about 5 minutes, turning them 2-3 times.

4. Add the butter, 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning, the shallots, and garlic. Mix in the tomato paste. Then season with chili flakes. Add the wine. Bring to a boil, cook for 3-5 minutes, then add the cream and sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens. Sprinkle over 1/2 cup parmesan.

5. Serve the meatballs topped with prosciutto and crusty bread for dipping. Creamed Peas Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1/2 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, diced

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

• 1 pound bag frozen peas, thawed

• 1 tablespoon sliced fresh mint

• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Directions - Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Once melted and foamy, add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes and saute until tender, about 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the heavy cream and let thicken, stirring for just 1 minute. Add the peas and the mint and cook until the peas are bright green and warmed through, another 5 minutes. #marrymemeatballs #creamedpeas #foodie #fyp #dinner #homecooking #homecooked #cooking #cook