Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs
Tender chicken meatballs, bound with almond flour and Parmesan, are simmered with mushrooms and shallots in a rich Marsala wine and chicken broth sauce. Sage, parsley, and black pepper add herbal depth, while a touch of butter rounds out the sauce. This gluten-free one-pot meal is well suited to a comforting weeknight dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook19 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in olive oil and heat until very hot. Add sage leaves; fry until crisp, about 1 minute per side. Using tongs, transfer sage leaves to a plate lined with paper towels. Remove the skillet from the heat, reserving the oil.
- 2
Mix ground chicken, egg, almond flour, Parmesan cheese, sage, parsley, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl. Form into balls using an ice cream scoop, a tablespoon, or your hands.
- 3
Reheat the oil in the skillet over medium heat. Cook meatballs until browned on all sides, about 7 minutes. Add mushrooms and shallot; cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir chicken broth, Marsala wine, butter, and arrowroot flour into the skillet. Cover and cook, stirring once, until the sauce thickens slightly, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Calories 388.13 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 34.6 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 10.71 g 4%
- Total Fat 22.64 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 5.13 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.92 mg High 47%
- Sodium 419.71 mg Moderate 18%
- Dietary Fiber 3.83 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 3.15 g --
- Added Sugars 1.96 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 132.48 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 3.71 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 418.31 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 59.39 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 0.86 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.36 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tree Nuts 🌰
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Sulfites
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 34 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Almond Flour, Arrowroot Powder, Black Pepper, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 388.13 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs made of?
- The main ingredients are Almond Flour, Arrowroot Powder, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Parsley. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs?
- About 34 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 19 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 388.13 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs healthy?
- Marsala Mushroom Chicken Meatballs has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 388.13 calories and 34.6 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 419.71 mg (18% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.13 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Tree Nuts, Eggs, Milk, Sulfites, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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