Description
These ham-stuffed chicken meatballs topped with a creamy Swiss cheese sauce are delicious served over zucchini noodles or mashed cauliflower, or simply on their own! A great way to use up leftover ham. I’ve used diced ham, however cubed ham work better as the meatballs keep their shape better. Grate your own cheese; it melts much better than the pre-shredded variety.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ⅓ cup blanched almond flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 6 ounces ham steak, cubed into 20 even pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley (Optional)
Instructions
- Combine chicken
- almond flour
- salt
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- and egg in a bowl. Form a small portion of chicken mixture into a 1 1/2-inch ball around a cube of ham; place on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and ham
- making 20 meatballs total.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 3 minutes on one side; turn and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto a clean plate.
- Return the skillet to medium heat and melt butter. Whisk in chicken broth and Dijon mustard; bring to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and whisk until sauce begins to simmer. Whisk in Swiss cheese until completely melted. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened
- 3 to 4 minutes. Season with cracked black pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. Sauce will further thicken upon cooling.
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: 6