Description
Indulge in these succulent Creamy Chicken Alfredo Meatballs for a comforting and satisfying meal. Tender chicken meatballs are smothered in a rich homemade Alfredo sauce, creating a dish that’s sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
For Chicken Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for browning)
For Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Meatballs: In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form into 1-inch meatballs.
- Brown Meatballs: Brown meatballs in olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, about 6–8 minutes. Set aside.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, then whisk in flour. Pour in milk and cream, whisk until smooth. Stir in Parmesan cheese and nutmeg.
- Simmer Meatballs: Return meatballs to the skillet, simmer in sauce for 8–10 minutes until cooked through and sauce is creamy.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve over zucchini noodles or steamed broccoli.
- Meatballs can be made ahead and frozen before cooking.
- Homemade Alfredo sauce enhances the dish’s flavor, but store-bought can be used as well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
