Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Meatballs
There's nothing more comforting than savory meatballs topped with a delicious sauce! But why serve boring meat and tomato sauce when you can enjoy Alfredo's creamy, cheesy flavor instead? These savory alfredo meatballs combine decadent white sauce with ground chicken to create a new take on a classic dish. And when you use your Instant Pot to prepare them, you can whip them up in minutes!
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What Do I Need to Make Alfredo Meatballs?
Who doesn't love the delicious combination of chicken and alfredo sauce? That's what makes these chicken meatballs so amazing! And since you can prepare them with just a handful of ingredients, they're perfect for a quick weeknight meal. Make your alfredo meatballs with these simple ingredients:
- Ground chicken
- Egg
- Breadcrumbs
- Onion powder
- Salt
- Pepper
- Butter
- Heavy cream
- Water
- Garlic powder
- Nutmeg powder
- Grated parmesan cheese
How Do I Make Alfredo Meatballs?
Enjoy tender and flavorful chicken meatballs with alfredo sauce in a matter of minutes with the help of your Instant Pot! Follow these simple steps for cooking your meatballs and sauce:
Step One: Make the Meatballs
Combine the ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Use your hands to work the ingredients together until they're well combined. Using a spoon or cookie scoop, scoop out golf ball-sized balls of the meat mixture and set them aside.
Step Two: Combine the Sauce Ingredients
Set the Instant Pot to saute mode and allow it to heat up. When it's hotadd the butter and cook until it's melted. Then, stir in the heavy cream, water, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg, and pepper.
Step Three: Cook the Meatballs and Sauce
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Place the meatballs in the sauce ingredients and stir to coat the meatballs in the sauce. Place the lid on the pot and turn the vent to the sealing position. Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook on high pressure for 7 minutes.
Step Four: Simmer the Sauce
When the cooking time is up, do a quick release by manually moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position. After removing all the pressure, take the lid off the pot and set it to saute mode. Add the parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir to mix. Allow the sauce to bubble and simmer for around five minutes, then enjoy!
How Do You Store Alfredo Meatballs?
Everyone in your family is going to love these chicken alfredo meatballs! That's why they'll gobble them all up without leaving any extras. But if you have a few meatballs left over during dinner, you can store them in the refrigerator or freezer.
First, allow the meatballs to cool completely. Then, transfer them to an airtight container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for around two months.
To reheat your meatballs, first allow them to thaw completely. Then, warm them in the microwave or in a saucepan over medium-low heat until heated through.
Chicken Alfredo Meatballs Recipe Ideas
These easy meatballs are perfect for dinner because they feature classic Italian flavors. And since the recipe is so traditional, it's also simple to customize. Try these recipe substitution ideas to make an amazing meal for your family tonight.
- Add some herbs. Give your chicken meatballs even more Italian flavor with some fresh herbs. Mix in some finely chopped basil, oregano, or parsley before forming the meatballs.
- Mix in some cornstarch. Looking for a thicker alfredo sauce for the top of your meatballs? Try mixing in some cornstarch. Combine two tablespoons of cornstarch with two tablespoons of cold water, then add the mixture to the sauce after cooking. Allow the sauce to simmer for a few minutes in the Instant Pot to help it thicken before serving.
- Try ground turkey. Substitute ground turkey for ground chicken in your alfredo meatballs. You can also combine ground chicken and turkey for even more texture and flavor.
How to Serve with Alfredo Meatballs?
These flavorful meatballs are versatile, perfect for any occasion! Try these serving ideas to create a delicious meal or snack at any time.
- Over pasta. The classic flavors in this meatball and alfredo sauce recipe pair perfectly with pasta. Try serving your cooked meatballs over prepared fettucine, rotini, penne, or spaghetti.
- On a bed of rice. In addition to pasta, you can also enjoy your meatballs and sauce over rice. Try serving your chicken alfredo over the top of cooked white or brown rice.
- With sides. Your alfredo meatballs also make a great main course to serve along with other side dishes, like steamed broccoli, mashed potatoes, roasted asparagus, roasted cauliflower or a deliciosu Italian salad.
- On bread. Make a meatball alfredo sub sandwich by serving your chicken meatballs on a toasted loaf of Italian or French bread. Add some cheese to round out the sandwich!
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Meatballs
Equipment
Ingredients
FOR MEATBALLS:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
FOR ALFREDO SAUCE:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- fresh Italia flat-leaf parsley for garnish, if deisred
Instructions
- In a large bowl take ground chicken and add all the ingredients given under meatballs and mix. Form golf size balls with your hands and set them aside.
- Turn the Instant pot on and select the Sauté button.
- Melt butter and add heavy cream, water, garlic powder, salt, nutmeg powder, and ground black pepper. Next, add the prepared meatballs and stir to coat.
- Select the PRESSURE COOK button on HIGH PRESSURE for 7 minutes. (Make sure the valve is in SEALING position).
- Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over, quick release pressure by manually moving the valve from SEALING to VENTING position.
- Select the CANCEL button and take the lid off carefully.
- Turn the Instant pot on and select the Sauté button.
- Add parmesan cheese and let the sauce bubble for 5 minutes.
- Select the CANCEL button.
- Serve hot over pasta or with bread and enjoy. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can store the CHICKEN ALFREDO MEATBALLS in an air-tight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or around 2 months in the freezer.
- For extra flavor, add herbs such as basil or parsley to the meatball mixture.
- You can also use a cookie scoop to form the meatballs for uniform size and easier cooking.
- For a lighter version, use ground turkey or a combination of ground chicken and turkey.
- If you like a thicker sauce, you can add a little cornstarch mixed with water to thicken the sauce after cooking.
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