CHICKEN MEATBALLS IN A CREAM SAUCE (TEFTELI)

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Categories     Chicken     Stew     Quick & Easy     Dinner

Yield 6-8 peope

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
•1 - 1¼ lb ground chicken (I used ground chicken thighs)
•1 cup cooked white rice, cooled to room temp or colder
•1 large egg
•1 small onion, grated
•1 garlic clove, pressed
•½ tsp salt (I used sea salt)
•¼ tsp pepper
•½ cup flour for dredging
•2 Tbsp oil (I used extra LIGHT olive oil)
For the sauce:
•2 Tbsp butter
•2 Tbsp flour
•2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
•¼ cup sour cream (or greek yogurt)
•½ to 1 tsp paprika (more if you like a little spice in your life)
•Salt and Pepper to taste
•Freshly chopped parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Instructions 1.In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, 1 cup cooked rice, 1 egg, grated onion, 1 pressed garlic clove, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper. Mix well. 2.Roll the meat into 1 to 1¼" balls, then roll the balls in flour, dusting off excess. 3.Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 Tbsp hot oil. Transfers the meatballs into the skillet and saute 4 minutes on the first side, then flip them over with tongs, cover and cook another 3 minutes or until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, then remove to a plate. 4.In the same pan over medium heat, melt 2 Tbsp butter then whisk in 2 Tbsp flour and continue mixing until golden in color. Whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and stir until it starts to thicken. Add ¼ cup sour cream and season to taste. I added: ½ tsp paprika, ½ tsp sea salt ⅛ tsp black pepper. 5.Bring sauce to a simmer and stir until sauce thickens enough to lightly coat a meatball then stir in the meatballs, turning them to coat (keep in mind sauce will thicken more as it cools). Once the meatballs are warmed up, remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley or dill. Serve warm.

Adeel Jani
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are so easy to make and the cream sauce is always a hit. I highly recommend this recipe.


Touch M TV
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These meatballs were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. The cream sauce was especially popular.


javion sheard
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The meatballs are tender and flavorful, and the cream sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Xt Joker
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This is one of my favorite recipes! The meatballs are so easy to make and the cream sauce is always a hit. I love serving this dish with mashed potatoes and green beans.


Sahmud Rain
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I love this recipe! The meatballs are always a hit with my family and friends. The cream sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs are always tender and juicy.


Tayef Alamin
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These meatballs were so good! The cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I would definitely make this recipe again and again.


Himeth Thewnuka
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Austin Lee
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I made these meatballs for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The cream sauce was especially popular.


ThatFurryHusky
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This recipe was easy to follow and the meatballs turned out great! I used ground turkey instead of chicken and they were still delicious.


Blessing Arinze
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I'm not a huge fan of meatballs, but these were really good! The cream sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the meatballs were light and fluffy.


Shilpy Begum
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These chicken meatballs were absolutely delicious! The cream sauce was rich and flavorful, and the meatballs were tender and juicy. I would definitely make this recipe again.