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chicken apple meatballs in an apple cream sauce

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PunkyMoM avatar
Ankeny, IA
Updated on Jan 1, 2019

I have always loved pairing chicken and apples together so I figured I'd throw together some kind of meatball recipe and see if it comes out good. And did it ever! My 4 year old gobbled his up so fast! There's a perfect balance of spices to make both the chicken and the apples the star of this dish! If you want a stronger apple flavor, replace all or some of the water in the sauce with apple juice or cider. My kitchen smells amazing and my belly and taste buds are highly satisfied. And the best part? 1 serving (3 meatballs) is only 3 points with Weight Watchers! Healthy AND Delicious!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method Bake
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - apples (i used red delicious)
  • 1 pound ground chicken 98% fat free
  • 1 - large egg
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons dried chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoons seasoning salt
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/8 - 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • - fresh cracked pepper
  • 1 can hyvee healthy recipe condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 1/4 cup fage total 0% plain greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup applesauce, unsweetened
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for sauce)
  • 1/8 teaspoon seasoning salt (for sauce)
  • 1/2 can water (use soup can)
  • 1/3 cup whole wheat breadcrumbs

How To Make chicken apple meatballs in an apple cream sauce

  • 2 diced apples. Small dice on the left, medium on the right
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 425. Peel and dice the apples. Dice one small for the meat mixture and one medium for the sauce.
  • Meat mixture
    Step 2
    In a medium bowl mix together the ground chicken, small apples, egg, onion, and all the spices.
  • Step 3
    Slowly add in the flour. I did mine in 3 parts to be sure it all got incorporated. Set aside.
  • Sauce mixture before apples
    Step 4
    In a small bowl whisk together the can of soup, yogurt, applesauce, 1/2 soup can of water, cinnamon, and seasoning salt.
  • Sauce mixture after apples are folded in
    Step 5
    Fold in the remaining diced apples.
  • Bottom of pan coated with sauce
    Step 6
    Using an 9x9 pan, pour enough of the sauce mixture to cover the bottom of the pan.
  • Meat mixture rolled into balls, coated in breadcrumbs, and placed in the pan
    Step 7
    Roll the meat mixture into 12 balls and roll them in the breadcrumbs. Place them in the pan (it's a tight fit!)
  • Step 8
    Bake uncovered for 10 minutes. This helps the meatballs get a crisp outer layer and not be soggy.
  • Remaining sauce poured on top and on oven to finish baking
    Step 9
    Lower oven temp to 400. Pour remaining sauce on top of meatballs and spread evenly.
  • Done baking. Fresh out of the oven!
    Step 10
    Bake uncovered at 400 for about 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of a meatball reads 165.
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Category: Chicken
Keyword: #apples
Keyword: #Meatballs
Keyword: #dinner
Ingredient: Chicken
Diet: Low Fat
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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