Mississippi Chicken Meatballs
Mississippi Chicken Meatballs
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- (1 ounce) packet ranch seasoning, divided
- (1 ounce) packet au jus mix, divided
- large egg, beaten, at room temperature
- cup panko breadcrumbs
- cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 4 pepperoncini peppers, or more to taste, diced
- cooking spray
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons pepperoncini brine
- cup unsalted chicken broth
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Combine ground chicken, 1 1/2 tablespoons ranch seasoning, 1 1/2 tablespoon au jus mix, egg, breadcrumbs, cheese, and pepperoncini peppers in a bowl until just combined.
- 3
Form 1 1/2-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); place on a baking sheet. Spray meatballs with cooking spray.
- 4
Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes; rotate meatballs halfway through baking time to brown evenly.
15 min - 5
Meanwhile, combine butter, 1/2 tablespoon ranch seasoning, 1/2 tablespoon au jus mix, pepperoncini brine, and chicken broth in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, whisking constantly until reduced slightly, about 3 minutes.
3 min - 6
Remove from the oven; allow meatballs to cool for 5 to 10 minutes, Serve over mashed potatoes.
Nutrition
Per serving (based on 4 servings)
