These Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in Sage Cream Sauce bring the warm, comforting flavors of fall to your dinner table in an elegant dish that’s perfect for the season. The addition of pumpkin puree keeps the chicken meatballs incredibly moist and tender while adding subtle sweetness and beautiful color, complemented by the nutty richness of Parmesan cheese. The luxurious sage cream sauce is where autumn truly shines—fresh sage leaves infuse the velvety cream with earthy, aromatic flavor that pairs beautifully with the pumpkin, creating a sophisticated dish that’s worthy of entertaining yet easy enough for weeknight dinners.
Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in Sage Cream Sauce
Recipe by Daily Disher
Pumpkin Chicken Meatballs in Sage Cream Sauce feature tender ground chicken meatballs with pumpkin puree and Parmesan, served in a rich cream sauce infused with fresh sage.
Course: Main
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
4
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
30 minutes
Calories
400 kcal
50 minutes
Ingredients
1 pound ground chicken
½ cup pumpkin puree
1 piece egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup chicken broth
6 pieces sage leaves, chopped
Directions
1.
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2.
In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, pumpkin puree, egg, breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
3.
Form the mixture into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4.
Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs and bake in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until cooked through.
5.
While the meatballs are baking, heat a saucepan over medium heat and add the heavy cream and chicken broth.
6.
Bring the mixture to a simmer and add the chopped sage leaves, cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes to infuse the flavor.
7.
Once the meatballs are done, transfer them to the saucepan and coat them well with the sage cream sauce.
8.
Serve the meatballs warm, garnished with additional sage if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
400kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
8g
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg