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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Fettuccine

Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Meatballs with Fettuccine

Creamy, comforting pasta with tender chicken meatballs simmered in a rich garlic parmesan sauce and tossed with silky fettuccine for a cozy, satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 12 oz fettuccine pasta
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a mixing bowl, gently combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, half of the parmesan cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper until just mixed.
  3. Heat olive oil in the skillet and shape the mixture into evenly sized meatballs.
  4. Place meatballs in the skillet and cook, turning gently, until golden on all sides and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. Cook the fettuccine in boiling water according to package instructions, then drain, reserving some pasta water.
  6. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat, add heavy cream, and simmer gently.
  7. Stir in the remaining parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens smoothly.
  8. Return meatballs to the skillet, add cooked pasta, and toss gently to coat, adding pasta water if needed.
  9. Finish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use freshly grated parmesan for the smoothest sauce texture.
  • Add reserved pasta water gradually to adjust sauce consistency.
  • Leftovers reheat best over low heat with a splash of cream.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 620
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 38 g
  • Saturated Fat: 20 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Cholesterol: 165 mg

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