Description
These Creamy Chicken Alfredo Meatballs are a delicious twist on a classic dish. Juicy chicken meatballs are smothered in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce, making for a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Meatballs:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Meatballs: In a large bowl, mix together ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Cook the Meatballs: Brown the meatballs in olive oil in a skillet until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream, Parmesan, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine and Serve: Return meatballs to the sauce, toss to coat, and simmer briefly. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- These meatballs go well with pasta, zucchini noodles, or roasted vegetables.
- They can be made ahead and frozen for a quick meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
