How to Make Stuffed French Onion Chicken Meatballs - A Step-by-Step Guide

French onion soup is one of those classic comfort foods that never fails to satisfy. The rich, savory flavors of caramelized onions, beef broth, and melted cheese are the perfect combination of flavors. But what if we took those same flavors and turned them into something even more satisfying? That's where these Stuffed French Onion Chicken Meatballs come in.

These meatballs are a delicious fusion of the classic French onion soup and juicy, tender chicken meatballs. Not only are they ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 (1.4 ounce) package dry French onion soup mix (such as Knorr®), divided
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper
  • 2 ounces mini mozzarella balls
  • ¾ cup water
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 40 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil.
  • Combine ground chicken, bread crumbs, 4 tablespoons French onion soup mix, and pepper in a bowl; blend well. Cover and let mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  • Portion chicken mixture into balls using a 1 1/2-tablespoon scoop. Press a mozzarella ball into each chicken ball and roll between your hands to enclose the cheese. Place stuffed chicken balls onto the baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until meatballs are lightly browned and cooked through, about 18 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat remaining French onion mix, water, and cream in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook until slightly thickened. Serve sauce over stuffed chicken balls.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 80mg
    • Sodium: 1128mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 21g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 149mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 308mg