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Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a flavor-packed, comforting meal featuring juicy garlic-infused chicken meatballs, seared in butter and served with a rich, creamy Parmesan sauce over pasta. Perfect for a cozy dinner that feels gourmet but is easy to make!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Balls:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for cooking)

For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)

For the Pasta:

  • 12 oz pasta (fettuccine, spaghetti, or penne)
  • 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
  • Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Balls:

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Roll into 1-inch meatballs and set aside.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook the chicken balls for 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.

2. Make the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

  1. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly.
  3. Add Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until thick and creamy.

3. Cook the Pasta & Combine:

  1. While making the sauce, cook pasta in salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Toss the cooked pasta in the creamy Parmesan sauce until well coated.

4. Assemble & Serve:

  1. Add the garlic butter chicken balls on top of the pasta.
  2. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil, extra Parmesan, and serve warm!

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, brown the chicken balls in olive oil before finishing in butter.
  • Substitute ground turkey for a leaner version.
  • Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for a pop of color and flavor.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of cream
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan-Frying & Simmering
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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