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Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta

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This Garlic Butter Chicken Balls with Creamy Parmesan Pasta recipe is a rich and comforting one-skillet meal featuring juicy chicken meatballs, buttery garlic flavor, and a velvety Parmesan cream sauce tossed with pasta—perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner or elegant entertaining.

Ingredients

  • For the Chicken Balls:
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/3 cup plain breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for searing)
  • For the Creamy Parmesan Sauce & Pasta:
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz spaghetti or linguine, cooked and drained
  • (Optional garnish): More Parmesan, chopped parsley, or red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic, egg, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper just until combined.
  2. Form into 1–1.5 inch balls.
  3. In a skillet, melt butter and sear chicken balls until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
  4. Cook pasta in salted water until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
  5. In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  6. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 2–3 minutes.
  7. Stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with sauce. Use reserved pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
  9. Return chicken balls to skillet and spoon sauce over them.
  10. Garnish with more Parmesan, chopped parsley, or red pepper flakes if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Avoid overmixing the chicken mixture to keep the meatballs tender.
  • Use reserved pasta water to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
  • Add red pepper flakes or chili oil for heat.
  • For extra richness, stir cream cheese into the sauce.
  • This recipe also works well with ground turkey or pork.

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