Creamy Chicken Meatball Pasta

Ingredients:
For the Meatballs:

• 500g ground chicken
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 egg
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)

For the Pasta and Sauce:

• 250g spaghetti or fettuccine
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, onion powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form small meatballs.
2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
4. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
5. Add grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Stir until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens.
6. Meanwhile, cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and add it directly into the creamy sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
7. Return the cooked meatballs to the pan and gently mix them with the pasta and sauce.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Kcal: 600 per serving | Servings: 4