Description
Juicy chicken meatballs glazed in a sweet-savory honey garlic sauce, paired with rich and creamy Alfredo fettuccine for the ultimate comfort food dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) ground chicken
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thickening)
- 12 oz (340 g) fettuccine pasta
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, breadcrumbs, egg, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Shape into small meatballs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear meatballs until golden brown on all sides and cooked through (about 10–12 minutes).
- In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, garlic, and vinegar. Bring to a simmer. If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk in cornstarch slurry and cook until thickened. Toss meatballs in the glaze until fully coated.
- Cook fettuccine according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and smooth. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Toss pasta in the sauce until coated.
- Plate Alfredo fettuccine and top with glazed honey garlic chicken meatballs. Drizzle extra glaze on top and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- For a thicker sauce, use the cornstarch slurry.
- Feel free to add vegetables to the fettuccine for extra nutrition.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg