Recipe Details
Ingredients
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1poundground chicken
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⅓cupblanched almond flour
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½teaspoonsalt
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½teaspoongarlic powder
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½teaspoononion powder
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1egg, lightly beaten
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6ouncesham steak, cubed into 20 even pieces
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1tablespoonolive oil
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1tablespoonbutter
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¾cupchicken broth
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1teaspoonDijon mustard
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½cupheavy cream
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1cupshredded Swiss cheese
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1pinchcracked black pepper to taste
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2tablespoonsminced fresh parsley (Optional)
Cooking Directions
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Combine chicken, almond flour, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and egg in a bowl. Form a small portion of chicken mixture into a 1 1/2-inch ball around a cube of ham; place on a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken mixture and ham, making 20 meatballs total.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown meatballs for 3 minutes on one side; turn and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer meatballs onto a clean plate.
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Return the skillet to medium heat and melt butter. Whisk in chicken broth and Dijon mustard; bring to a simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and whisk until sauce begins to simmer. Whisk in Swiss cheese until completely melted. Return meatballs to skillet and simmer until sauce has slightly thickened, 3 to 4 minutes. Season with cracked black pepper and parsley. Serve immediately. Sauce will further thicken upon cooling.
Cook’s Note:
You can buy pre-cubed ham in 8-ounce packages to save time.
Nutrition Facts
Full Nutrition Label | |
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Servings Per Recipe6 | |
Calories349 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g |
29% |
Saturated Fat 11g |
53% |
Cholesterol 137mg |
46% |
Sodium 837mg |
36% |
Total Carbohydrate 4g |
1% |
Dietary Fiber 1g |
3% |
Total Sugars 1g |
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Protein 31g |
62% |
Vitamin C 12mg |
13% |
Calcium 173mg |
13% |
Iron 1mg |
7% |
Potassium 339mg |
7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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