Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs and Gravy
Gluten-Free Chicken Meatballs and Gravy are a simple and easy weeknight dinner recipe! The meatballs are simmered in a flavorful gravy with caramelized onions and sauteed mushrooms.
Ingredients
- 12 Ounces Primal Kitchen Mushroom Gravy You can swap for any gravy or cream sauce that you'd like!
- 8 Ounces Sliced Baby Bella Mushrooms
- 1 Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil You can also use avocado oil or coconut oil.
Chicken Meatballs
- 1 Pound Ground Chicken
- ¼ Cup Almond Flour
- 1 Egg
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ½ Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Thyme
- ½ Teaspoon Dried Rosemary
- ¼ Teaspoon Black Pepper
Instructions
- Start by adding the ground chicken, almond flour, egg, salt, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and black pepper into a glass mixing bowl. Stir together until fully combined.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out a small amount of the ground chicken mixture. Roll into small meatballs and place on parchment paper.
- Preheat the skillet to medium heat. Add about a tablespoon of olive oil and carefully place the meatballs in the pan. Cover and let cook for about 5 minutes on each side.
- Once the meatballs are golden brown and cooked through, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the pan with sliced onions and mushrooms. Cook covered on medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are caramelized.
- Then add back in the cooked meatballs and gravy. Cover and let simmer for about 5-10 minutes on low. Serve over mashed potatoes!
Notes
**Nutrition facts will vary depending on what gravy or sauce you use!
Expert Tips
- Use a cookie scoop to make even sized meatballs.
- To roll meatballs, use kitchen safe gloves or put a little olive oil in the palm of your hands so it doesn't stick!
- Make sure you brown the meatballs until they're cooked through before removing them from the pan.
- Do not overwork the ground chicken mixture. Stir together until ingredients are combined.
- Use pre-sliced mushrooms to save on prep time!
How to store leftovers
Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days. You can also freeze leftovers for up to two months! Make sure they are in an airtight, freezer safe container.Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 145mgSodium: 1052mgPotassium: 885mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 354IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 2mg
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