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French Onion Chicken Meatballs (Video)

Deliciously satisfying! These easy French Onion Chicken Meatballs are juicy, cheesy, and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 627 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

Ingredients

For the Meatballs

  • 1 lb. ground chicken
  • ½ cup Gruyère shredded
  • ¼ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 tablespoons flat parsley freshly chopped
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

For the French Onion Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions sliced 1/4"/6 mm thick
  • 2 teaspoons thyme freshly chopped, plus more for garnish
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced or chopped
  • 2 ½ cups beef broth divided
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ½ cups Gruyère shredded

Instructions
 

Instructions

    For the Meatballs

    • In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Gruyère, breadcrumbs, parsley, egg, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Use the Large Scoop to form into 16 meatballs, approximately 3 tablespoons per meatball. Place meatballs on racks in the Deluxe Air Fryer and set to Air Fry for 25 minutes, switching trays halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
      1 lb. ground chicken, 1/2 cup Gruyère, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons flat parsley, 1 large egg, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper

    For the French Onion Sauce

    • While the meatballs are cooking, make the sauce.
    • Use the Rapid-Prep Mandoline to slice the onions. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, thyme and salt, stir to combine. Cover for five minutes.
      4 tablespoons butter, 2 large onions, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, 2 teaspoons thyme
    • Remove lid and let onions caramelize until golden brown and jammy over medium heat, stirring occasionally and adding in the ½ cup of beef broth a little at a time every 5-10 minutes, cooking for approximately 25 minutes.
      2 ½ cups beef broth
    • Add in garlic, cooking for one minute, or until fragrant. Add broth and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes.
      2 cloves garlic, 2 ½ cups beef broth, Kosher salt, Freshly ground black pepper
    • Add meatballs to skillet and sprinkle with Gruyère. Cover and cook until meatballs are warmed through, and cheese is melty, 5 minutes. Serve warm, garnished with thyme.
      1 1/2 cups Gruyère

    Notes

    The meatballs freeze beautifully, either before or after cooking! To freeze before, make the meatballs and place in a zip-top bag. Freeze up to three months, and take out only those you want to cook.
    To freeze after cooking, place in an airtight container without any sauce and freeze up to three months,

    Nutrition

    Calories: 627kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 45gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 243mgSodium: 2157mgPotassium: 858mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1269IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 734mgIron: 2mg
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