Description

Ready to fall in love with dinner again? These Garlic Butter Chicken Balls + Creamy Parmesan Pasta are a cozy, crave-worthy answer to your weeknight recipe rut. With juicy chicken meatballs seared to golden perfection and a silky Parmesan sauce clinging to every strand of pasta, this dish brings serious flavor and comfort. Whether you’re searching for an easy dinner idea, a satisfying comfort meal, or a new favorite food idea for gatherings, this creamy garlic butter combo has you covered. Quick to prepare and rich in taste, it’s one of those dinner ideas that checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Balls:

1 lb ground chicken

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

1/4 cup grated Parmesan

2 tablespoons garlic butter, softened

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)

Olive oil for frying

For the Creamy Parmesan Pasta:

8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine

2 tablespoons butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

In a bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic butter, egg, seasonings, and parsley.
Form into small balls. Cook in a skillet over medium heat with olive oil until browned and fully cooked.
Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.
In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic. Add cream and simmer, then stir in Parmesan until smooth.
Toss pasta in the sauce. Add pasta water to adjust consistency if needed.
Plate the pasta and top with chicken balls. Garnish with parsley and extra cheese.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner