These Country French Meatballs offer a comforting twist on the classic, using tender ground chicken or turkey for a lighter yet hearty meal. The meatballs are seasoned with fresh parsley, onion powder, and a hint of nutmeg, then browned until golden. They simmer in a rich, creamy sauce made with a jar of country-style chicken gravy and peas, creating a velvety texture that coats every bite. Finished with a spoonful of sour cream, the dish balances savory depth with cool richness. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together quickly and serves four to six people. It pairs beautifully with wide egg noodles for a satisfying, home-style dinner that feels both elegant and familiar.
Country French Meatballs
Description
These Country French Meatballs offer a comforting twist on the classic, using tender ground chicken or turkey for a lighter yet hearty meal. The meatballs are seasoned with fresh parsley, onion powder, and a hint of nutmeg, then browned until golden. They simmer in a rich, creamy sauce made with a jar of country-style chicken gravy and peas, creating a velvety texture that coats every bite. Finished with a spoonful of sour cream, the dish balances savory depth with cool richness. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe comes together quickly and serves four to six people. It pairs beautifully with wide egg noodles for a satisfying, home-style dinner that feels both elegant and familiar.Ingredients
Directions
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In a large bowl, combine ground chicken (or turkey), bread crumbs, egg, parsley flakes, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined.
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Shape the mixture into 1 1/2-inch meatballs.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add meatballs and brown thoroughly on all sides. Drain excess fat from the skillet.
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Pour the jar of Country French cooking sauce into the skillet. Add frozen peas, an additional 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
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Cover the skillet and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meatballs are cooked through and tender.
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Remove from heat and stir in sour cream until fully incorporated and the sauce is creamy.
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Serve hot over cooked wide egg noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 499.9kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 27.8g43%
- Saturated Fat 6.6g33%
- Cholesterol 159.7mg54%
- Sodium 1525.3mg64%
- Total Carbohydrate 24.6g9%
- Dietary Fiber 2.4g10%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 36.0g72%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
