Chicken Meatballs with Garlic Parmesan Fettuccine (Print-Friendly Version)

Ground chicken becomes small Parmesan-and-breadcrumb meatballs for a plate of creamy fettuccine. Shape the meatballs evenly, cook them fully, then build the garlic sauce in a separate stage. Keeping the meatballs out of the sauce while it thickens makes both components easier to control.

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# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Chicken Balls

01 - 1 pound ground chicken

02 - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

04 - 1 large egg

05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

06 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

07 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

08 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

09 - 2 tablespoons butter, for cooking

10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking

→ Creamy Parmesan Pasta

11 - 8 ounces fettuccine or spaghetti

12 - 2 tablespoons butter

13 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

14 - 1 cup heavy cream

15 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

16 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

17 - 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning

→ Optional Garnish

18 - Fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, the quarter cup Parmesan, egg, two minced garlic cloves, parsley and the listed meatball seasonings just until combined.

02 - Shape evenly into roughly one-inch meatballs.

03 - Heat the meatball butter and oil in a wide skillet.

04 - Brown the meatballs on several sides, reducing heat as necessary, and cook until their centers reach 165°F; transfer to a clean plate.

05 - Meanwhile boil the eight ounces of fettuccine following its package and reserve some water before draining.

06 - Add the separate sauce butter and three garlic cloves to a pan over moderate heat; stir briefly without browning the garlic.

07 - Pour in the cup of cream and simmer gently for about 2–3 minutes.

08 - Reduce heat and stir in the full cup of sauce Parmesan with salt and pepper to taste, then toss with pasta and a little reserved water if needed.

09 - Serve the fully cooked meatballs over the coated noodles with the listed parsley.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Distribute egg, crumbs, Parmesan and seasonings through the chicken with a light hand.

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