Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Meatballs - Easy Dinner Recipe - Taste Like Magic

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1/3 cup bread crumbs (or panko)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (or 1 teaspoon dried)
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped (reserve 1 tablespoon of the oil)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, julienned
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste