10/15/2023
CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN CREAM SAUCE OVER CREAMY MASHED CAULIFLOWER.
(a complete low carb meal)
These chicken meatballs are tender, juicy and swimming in a super flavorful creamy sauce that coats each one just so. Served over creamy mashed cauliflower. I know what you’re thinking, “I want this in my mouth now!” I don’t blame you. Now imagine a few of these lofty meatballs over a hefty plate of creamy mashed cauliflower, slowly making its way to your chops, don’t let the sauce hit your shirt on the way! Serve over creamy mashed cauliflower (recipe included).
Prep Time: 40minutes mins
Cook Time: 20minutes mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Serves 2
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
1 lb ground chicken, I used ground chicken thighs (use any ground meat nutrition facts change significantly)
1 cup cooked white rice, cooled to room temp or colder ( bread crumbs as alternative)
1 large egg
1 small onion, grated
4 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup flour for dredging
2 tbsp extra light olive oil
For the Sauce:
1 stick unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup reduced sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup Savona Blanc (NOT cooking wine to high sodium)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp paprika, to taste
Pepper to taste
Freshly chopped parsley for garnish
For Creamy Mashed Cauliflower
Ingredients
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon granulated sugar ( sweetener of choice)
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon onion powder
Parsley for garnish
Instructions
Meatballs:
In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, cooked rice, egg, grated onion, garlic, and pepper mix well.Roll the meat into 1 to 1 1/4" balls, then roll the balls in flour, dusting off excess. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil. Transfer meatballs into the skillet and saute 4 minutes on the first side, then flip them over with tongs, cover and cook another 3 minutes or until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, then r