Description
These tender, flavorful chicken meatballs are coated in a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce. Perfect over pasta, rice, or roasted veggies for a comforting meal!
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- ½ cup Italian bread crumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 egg
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
For the Alfredo Sauce:
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Make the meatball mixture: In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, bread crumbs, milk, egg, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Parmesan cheese. Mix well until evenly combined.
3️⃣ Shape and bake: Roll the mixture into meatballs (about 1-inch in size) and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and fully cooked.
4️⃣ Prepare the Alfredo sauce: While the meatballs are baking, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
5️⃣ Add the cream and seasoning: Pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until it thickens.
6️⃣ Finish the sauce: Remove the skillet from heat and whisk in the grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
7️⃣ Combine: Add the baked meatballs to the Alfredo sauce, tossing them gently to coat.
8️⃣ Serve and enjoy: Serve the Alfredo meatballs over pasta, rice, or alongside roasted vegetables. Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute ground chicken with ground turkey or even beef.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4