Name: French Onion Chicken Meatballs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet -; 1 lb. ground chicken -; 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère -; 1/4 c. bread crumbs -; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley -; 1 large egg, beaten -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 1 tsp. kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 4 tbsp. butter -; 2 large onions, thinly sliced -; 2 cloves garlic, minced -; 2 c. low-sodium beef broth -; 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme, plus more for garnish -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; 1 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère -

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - French Onion Chicken Meatballs

1. 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, for baking sheet -

2. 1 lb. ground chicken -

3. 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère -

4. 1/4 c. bread crumbs -

5. 2 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley -

6. 1 large egg, beaten -

7. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

8. 1 tsp. kosher salt -

9. Freshly ground black pepper -

10. 4 tbsp. butter -

11. 2 large onions, thinly sliced -

12. 2 cloves garlic, minced -

13. 2 c. low-sodium beef broth -

14. 2 tsp. freshly chopped thyme, plus more for garnish -

15. Kosher salt -

16. Freshly ground black pepper -

17. 1 1/2 c. shredded Gruyère -

How to cook deliciously - French Onion Chicken Meatballs

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 425°. Line a large baking sheet with foil and rub with oil.

2. Stage

Make meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Gruyère, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 16 meatballs, then place on prepared baking sheet and bake until golden and cooked through, 25 minutes.

3. Stage

Meanwhile make sauce: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions and cook until very soft and golden, 25 minutes, stirring often. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 minute more. Add broth and thyme and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer until slightly thickened, 10 minutes.

4. Stage

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.