Description
Succulent garlic butter chicken balls dance atop a luxurious parmesan pasta landscape, creating a comforting symphony of flavors. Rich Mediterranean-inspired ingredients blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each creamy, herb-infused bite of this irresistible culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 1/2 pound (226 grams) pasta (spaghetti, fettuccine, or penne)
- 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
Binding and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Flavor Enhancers and Cooking Ingredients:
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Blend ground chicken with breadcrumbs, Parmesan, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper in a spacious mixing vessel. Knead ingredients thoroughly and craft compact, symmetrical spherical portions.
- Heat butter in a expansive cooking surface over moderate temperature. Carefully deposit chicken spheres and rotate periodically, ensuring uniform golden exterior and complete interior thermal development. Confirm internal temperature reaches precise food safety standards before extraction.
- Submerge pasta in rapidly boiling water, preparing according to manufacturer’s precise instructions. Once tender, strain completely and reserve.
- Utilize identical cooking surface, melt remaining butter and introduce finely chopped garlic. Allow aromatic release without scorching. Cascade heavy cream, generating gentle bubbling effect. Incorporate Parmesan gradually while whisking, creating silken textural consistency.
- Integrate cooked pasta and previously prepared chicken spheres into cream-based liquid. Delicately maneuver ingredients, guaranteeing comprehensive sauce coverage and equitable distribution.
- Embellish with freshly chopped parsley for vibrant visual appeal and herbaceous flavor dimension. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and textural integrity.
Notes
- Ensure ground chicken is fresh and cold for better binding and texture when forming balls.
- Use a light hand when mixing ingredients to prevent dense, tough chicken balls.
- Measure breadcrumbs precisely to maintain the right moisture balance in the mixture.
- Test one chicken ball first to check seasoning before cooking the entire batch.
- Keep the skillet at medium heat to achieve golden-brown exterior without burning.
- Use an instant-read thermometer to confirm chicken reaches safe internal temperature.
- Pat pasta dry after draining to help sauce cling better and prevent watery results.
- Grate Parmesan cheese fresh for maximum flavor and smoother sauce consistency.
- For gluten-free option, substitute breadcrumbs with almond flour or gluten-free crumbs.
- Add red pepper flakes for extra heat if you prefer a spicier version of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg