Chicken Meatballs in a Creamy Sun dried Tomato and Basil Sauce

with Zucchini, Peas and Rice
Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy sun dried tomato and basil sauce, served with tender zucchini, sweet peas, and fluffy rice for a rich and balanced meal.
51 Reviews
Cals 1197 · Prot 73 · Carbs 101 · Fat 59
Family Friendly
30 min
Chicken Meatballs in a Creamy Sun dried Tomato and Basil Sauce with Zucchini, Peas and Rice
Juicy chicken meatballs simmered in a creamy sun dried tomato and basil sauce, served with tender zucchini, sweet peas, and fluffy rice for a rich and balanced meal.
51 Reviews
Cals 1197 · Prot 73 · Carbs 101 · Fat 59
Family Friendly
Ingredients
Chicken
Chicken mince
400 Grams
Garlic powder
2 Grams
Smoked paprika powder
2 Grams
Panko bread crumbs 10*11*12*
60 Grams
Organic Eggs 5*
1 Piece
Sauce
Red onion
1 Piece
Garlic cloves
2 Piece
Small zucchini
1 Piece
Sun dried tomatoes
30 Grams
Tomato paste
30 Grams
Chicken stock cube 4*5*9*15*
1 Piece
Whipping cream 4*
150 ML
Water
200 ML
Grated Parmesan 4*
30 Grams
Fresh basil
15 Grams
Green peas
100 Grams
Rice
Medium grain rice
150 Grams
Water
300 ML

Allergens

*10 Wheat, *11 Gluten, *12 Lupin, *5 Eggs, *4 Milk, *9 Soya, *15 Celery
Due to production methods, we cannot guarantee our products are completely free from any allergen such as Peanuts, Tree Nuts, Sesame Seeds, Milk, Egg, Fish, Crustaceans, Molluscs, Soya, Wheat, Gluten, Lupin, Mustard, Sulphur dioxide and Celery.

Nutritional information

Per Serving*
Energy (kJ/kcal) 4994 / 1197
Fats (g) 58.9
of which saturated (g) 9.4
Carbohydrates (g) 101
of which sugars (g) 12.5
Fibers (g) 5.8
Proteins (g) 73.1
Salt (g) 4.6
*The nutritional information only applies to ingredients supplied by Hello Chef. The cooking process and additional ingredients added at home will affect total values.

Before you start

Please wash your hands and rinse all fresh fruits and vegetables prior to cooking.

Instructions

Boil rice

1 Boil rice

  • Rinse and drain the rice.
  • Add the rice, a pinch of salt and the measured water to a pot with a lid. Bring to a boil over a high heat.
  • Lower heat, cover and cook for 12-14 min, until the rice is tender.
  • Remove from the heat and keep covered until serving.
Prep

2 Prep

  • Meanwhile, peel and finely chop the onion and garlic.
  • Slice the zucchini into bite sized pieces.
  • Roughly chop the sun dried tomatoes.
Make meatballs

3 Make meatballs

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken mince, garlic powder, smoked paprika powder, panko bread crumbs, egg and a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • With clean hands, knead until all the ingredients are fully combined.
  • Divide the mixture into 12/18/24 meatballs.
Fry meatballs

4 Fry meatballs

  • Heat a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
  • Fry the meatballs for 5-7 min or until browned all over.
  • Remove meatballs from the pan and retain the pan.
Make sauce

5 Make sauce

  • Bring the pan back to medium heat with another drizzle of oil.
  • Fry the onion, garlic and zucchini for 4-5 min until softened.
  • Add the tomato paste and sun dried tomatoes. Fry for 1 min.
  • Crumble in 0.5 stock cube, add the cooking cream, measured water and half of the Parmesan (reserving the rest for serving). Mix well.
  • Add the meatballs back to the pan and gently simmer for 4-6 min until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Add the peas and a handful of torn basil leaves. Remove from the heat.
Serve

6 Serve

  • Serve the Chicken Meatballs and Creamy Sun dried Tomato and Basil Sauce with Zucchini and Peas, alongside warm Rice.
  • Top with a sprinkle of reserved grated Parmesan.
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