Easy Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs In Sage Cream Sauce
Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in Sage Cream Sauce are tender, flavorful, and gently simmered in a fragrant cream sauce infused with fresh sage an elegant fall main course that’s perfect for cozy weeknights or small seasonal dinners.
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Ingredients
For the meatballs
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup canned pumpkin purée
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for pan-frying
For the sage cream sauce
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove finely grated
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Mix ground chicken, pumpkin purée, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper just until combined.
- Form about 16 meatballs and chill for 10 minutes.
- Brown meatballs in olive oil over medium heat for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Melt butter, add garlic and sage, then pour in heavy cream with seasoning and simmer 3–4 minutes.
- Add meatballs to the sauce and simmer 5–7 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve with extra sauce, sage, and black pepper.