Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta
This Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender, golden-browned chicken meatballs tossed with a silky, garlicky Parmesan sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. Perfect for a restaurant-style homemade dinner, it's both comforting and easy to make!
Ingredients
- For the Chicken Balls:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine cooked according to package instructions
Instructions
- For the Chicken Balls:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 egg
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Pasta:
- 12 oz spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package instructions
Notes
- You can swap ground chicken for ground turkey for a leaner option.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle red pepper flakes into the sauce.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.