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A plate of garlic butter chicken balls served over creamy Parmesan pasta, garnished with fresh parsley.

Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta


  • Author: Chef Clara
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

Savor juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta—a rich, flavorful, and comforting dish that’s easy and irresistible!


Ingredients

Scale

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 the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup chicken broth

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Pasta:

12 oz spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package instructions


Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly and form into small meatballs.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken meatballs and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Return the chicken meatballs to the skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  6. Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Savor juicy Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta—a rich, flavorful, and comforting dish that’s easy and irresistible!

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Comfort Food
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

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