Keto Chicken Cordon Bleu Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chicken
• 0.33 cups blanched almond flour
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoons onion powder
• 1 egg , lightly beaten
• 6 ounces ham steak , cubed into 20 even pieces
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 0.75 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 1 pinch cracked black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley , Optional

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   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.

3. 3

   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.