CHICKEN APPLE MEATBALLS IN AN APPLE CREAM SAUCE

Chicken Apple Meatballs in an Apple Cream Sauce image

Provided by Laura Hinkeldey

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 apples (i used red delicious)
1 lb ground chicken 98% fat free
1 large egg
1/4 c flour
2 Tbsp dried chopped onion
2 Tbsp dried parsley
1/2 - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 - 1 tsp seasoning salt
1/8 - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/8 - 1/4 tsp cumin
fresh cracked pepper
1 can(s) hyvee healthy recipe condensed cream of chicken soup
1/4 c fage total 0% plain greek yogurt
1/4 c applesauce, unsweetened
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon (for sauce)
1/8 tsp seasoning salt (for sauce)
1/2 can(s) water (use soup can)
1/3 c whole wheat breadcrumbs

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 425. Peel and dice the apples. Dice one small for the meat mixture and one medium for the sauce.
2. In a medium bowl mix together the ground chicken, small apples, egg, onion, and all the spices.
3. Slowly add in the flour. I did mine in 3 parts to be sure it all got incorporated. Set aside.
4. In a small bowl whisk together the can of soup, yogurt, applesauce, 1/2 soup can of water, cinnamon, and seasoning salt.
5. Fold in the remaining diced apples.
6. Using an 9x9 pan, pour enough of the sauce mixture to cover the bottom of the pan.
7. Roll the meat mixture into 12 balls and roll them in the breadcrumbs. Place them in the pan (it's a tight fit!)
8. Bake uncovered for 10 minutes. This helps the meatballs get a crisp outer layer and not be soggy.
9. Lower oven temp to 400. Pour remaining sauce on top of meatballs and spread evenly.
10. Bake uncovered at 400 for about 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted in the center of a meatball reads 165.