Dinner for 6

Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce

Name: Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Eastern European
Ingredients: 1 1/8 lb ground chicken; 1 cup cooked white rice; 1 large egg; 1 small onion; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; 1/2 cup flour for dredging; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 2 tbsp flour; 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth; 1/4 cup sour cream; 3/4 tsp paprika; salt and pepper to taste (optional); freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

$5.15for 440 minServes 6

Rice-filled chicken meatballs simmer in a smooth broth and sour cream sauce for a comforting skillet dinner.

Chicken Meatballs in Cream Sauce with its ingredients

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Chicken breast, 1.15 lb$3.49/lb typical	1.15 lb	$3.93Typical price
	Rice, 6.5 oz$0.08/oz typical	6.5 oz	$0.52Typical price
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Onions, 0.3 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.3 lb	$0.39Typical price
	Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical	a little	$0.08Typical price
	Butter, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical	1 oz	$0.40Typical price
	Broth, 17 oz$0.07/oz typical	17 oz	$1.16Typical price
	Sour cream, 2.25 oz$0.14/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.30Typical price
	Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical	a little	$0.19Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$7.73

Swaps

Swap chicken breast for chicken thighsabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap sour cream for yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

40 minstart to table
Mediumdifficulty
6servings as written
$typical cost tier

Eastern European Kid-friendly Budget Family Dinners

Typical price

$1.29 per serving$5.15 for 4

City Store

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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.

Ingredients

1 1/8 lb ground chicken
1 cup cooked white rice
1 large egg
1 small onion
1 clove garlic
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 cup flour for dredging
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp flour
2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 tsp paprika
salt and pepper to taste (optional)
freshly chopped parsley for garnish (optional)

Steps

Mix ground chicken, rice, egg, onion, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
Shape the mixture into meatballs and roll them in the dredging flour.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the meatballs for 8 minutes, turning often, then transfer them to a plate.
Melt butter in the skillet, whisk in the remaining flour, and cook for 1 minute.
Whisk in broth and paprika, then simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
Return the meatballs and simmer for 5 minutes until they reach 165°F, then stir in sour cream.

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