The Best Baked Chicken Marsala Meatballs
If you love chicken marsala and meatballs, you will love these Italian and herb baked meatballs smothered in a creamy mushroom and marsala wine sauce. This recipe is so incredibly easy to make and perfect for a quick and easy dinner to heat up and have throughout the week.
It doesn’t get much better than a classic chicken marsala dish. These little flavor bombs in the form of a baked to perfection meatball, are not only a breeze to make but will also leave your entire family craving more!
As a busy mom and teacher, I love preparing meatballs like these chicken marsala ones because it’s an easy way for me to serve my family a healthy and delicious meal, without sacrificing precious time. I usually make a big batch of these baked chicken meatballs on a Sunday and then I have them ready to go for quick and easy dinners throughout the hectic work week.
With just a few simple steps, you can create a wholesome and mouthwatering meal. These baked chicken marsala meatballs are the perfect combination of convenience, nutrition, and flavor. They are the ultimate choice for busy families that want a healthy and delicious meal on the table quickly.
These chicken marsala meatballs hit all the spots! You can’t beat the healthy comfort you’ll find in this meal. Get ready to add these baked meatballs to your weekly rotation!
why your family will love baked chicken marsala meatballs
- Easy to make. The chicken meatballs are baked in the oven, while the mushrooms and marsala sauce comes together in one skillet. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make and uses very simple ingredients.
- So flavorful. Garlic, herb meatballs smothered in a mushroom and marsala cream sauce–your tastebuds will love you!
- Loved by all. My entire family devoured this all-in-one delicious meal. Who doesn’t love the comfort of meatballs served with a garlicky, mushroom, creamy sauce?
- Perfect for Meal Prep – These chicken marsala meatballs are also ideal for meal prepping. You can bake a larger batch of the meatballs and prepare all the other ingredients ahead of time. Simply add the meatballs to a side such as pasta, rice, or sautéed veggies when it’s time to eat, and you’ll have a nutritious and delicious meal ready in minutes.
ingredients
To make these easy chicken marsala meatballs, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!
Here’s what we are working with:
for the baked meatballs
- ground chicken
- garlic
- fresh parsley
- grated parmesan
- panko bread crumbs
- egg
- onion powder
- salt and pepper
for the mushroom marsala sauce
- olive oil
- garlic
- mushrooms
- all-purpose flour
- marsala wine
- chicken stock
- greek yogurt
How to make baked chicken marsala meatballs
Preheat oven to 425 degrees
Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix gently.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll into 1.5-inch balls and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet.
Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned, flipping halfway.
In a skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 seconds; add in the mushrooms and sauté 2-3 minutes, until softened.
Turn the heat to medium-low. Add in the flour and mix well to coat the mushrooms and garlic. Stir in the marsala wine, chicken stock and greek yogurt; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Nestle the meatballs into the skillet with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, grain, and/or vegetable.
what can I serve with chicken marsala meatballs?
There are serval delicious options you can serve with baked chicken marsala meatballs. Here are a few ideas:
- Pasta – Serve the meatballs with your favorite pasta, such as spaghetti or fettuccine. We love serving our chicken marsala meatballs with orzo which is a kind of pasta that looks like rice.
- Sautéed or Roasted Vegetables – Roast a medley of vegetables like carrots, zucchini, and bell peppers alongside the meatballs. Or simply sauté spinach and garlic for a healthy and satisfying flavor combo.
- Mashed Potatoes – Creamy mashed potatoes make a great accompaniment to the savory, hearty meatballs.
- Salad – A fresh green salad with a light vinaigrette dressing can balance the richness of the meatballs. Add some cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and avocado for extra freshness.
- Crusty Bread – Serve the meatballs with some crusty bread on the side. It’s perfect for soaking up the delicious marsala sauce.
can I meal prep chicken masala meatballs?
Yes! Meatballs make one of my favorite meal preps because they are so easy, flavorful and versatile. These baked chicken marsala meatballs served alongside sauteed spinach and pasta makes for a hassle-free meal prep option. Less prep and more time to enjoy your weekend, love that! The freshness and flavors in this recipe pair so well together and get better day after day. You will want to assemble into 4 meal prep containers. It doesn’t get any easier or more delicious than this!
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The Best Baked Chicken Marsala Meatballs
- GFGluten-Free
- LCLow Carb
- SFSugar Free
Ingredients
for the baked meatballs
- 1½ lb ground chicken
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp onion powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
for the mushroom marsala sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tbsp flour
- 1 cup marsala wine
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp plain greek yogurt
- fresh parsley leaves, optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees
- Combine all ingredients for the chicken meatballs in a bowl and mix gently.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to roll into 1.5-inch balls and place on a lightly oiled baking sheet. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes until nicely browned, flipping halfway.
- Prepare the sauce: In a skillet heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 seconds; add in the mushrooms and sauté 2-3 minutes, until softened. Turn the heat to medium-low. Add in the flour and mix well to coat the mushrooms and garlic. Stir in the marsala wine, chicken stock and greek yogurt; season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Nestle the baked meatballs into the skillet with the sauce and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired. Serve immediately with your choice of pasta, grain, and/or vegetable.
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JOE B
Can already made frozen meatballs be used instead of making the chicken meatballs? If so, what temp and for how long in the oven to heat them up? I am cooking challenged and need it to be as simple as possible.
Sarah Troester
Hi! I think this recipe could work with frozen meatballs. I would first make the marsala sauce and then heat the frozen meatballs in the sauce until cooked through according to the package instructions. We hope you love this recipe!
Sarah Stier
I will make this for sure. A point of interest though. Recipe calls for seasoned panko crumbs, not specifically GF panko. The sauce also calls for flour, therefore unless specified the recipe isn’t gluten free.
Sarah Troester
We hope you love this recipe! Great point about the recipe being GF. When I make this for my family, I use 4C Seasoned GF Crumbs and then King Arthur GF All Purpose Flour. I’m excited to hear how the recipe turns out for you! Thanks for taking the time to comment. ~Sarah