Tuscan Tango Chicken Meatballs in Creamy Alfredo Bliss

Get ready to dance with flavor! These Tuscan Evening chicken meatballs are tender, cheesy, and swimming in a decadent Alfredo sauce that’ll make your taste buds boogie.

Who said weeknight dinners have to be boring? With a sprinkle of Tuscan Evening, these chicken meatballs transform ordinary ingredients into a restaurant-worthy dish that’s fun, flavorful, and utterly irresistible.

Feeds: 4-6 hungry humans
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Cook Temp: 450°F
Servings: 4-6

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 1/2 cup milk

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped

• 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped

• 1.5 pounds ground chicken

• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese

• 1 large egg

• 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 1-2 tsp Tuscan Evening seasoning

For the Alfredo Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream

• 2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese

• 5 oz baby spinach

• Additional Tuscan Evening (optional, for extra punch)

Instructions

1. Prep & Preheat: Preheat your oven to 450°F and grease a large baking sheet.

2. Soak Breadcrumbs: Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Let them soak for 2 minutes to get nice and squishy.

3. Mix the Magic: In a large mixing bowl, toss together onion, garlic, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta, Parmesan, and Tuscan Evening. Mix gently—overmixing = dense meatballs, and nobody wants that.

4. Shape Meatballs: Form 2.5-inch meatballs and place them on your greased baking sheet.

5. Bake to Perfection: Pop them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they’re golden, crisp on the outside, and cooked through.

6. Alfredo Time: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Cheese, Please: Whisk in Parmesan until smooth and melty. For a flavor boost, sprinkle in a pinch of extra Tuscan Evening.

8. Green Goodness: Toss in baby spinach and cook until wilted.

9. Combine & Serve: Add baked meatballs to the sauce. Cook together for 2 more minutes until everything’s coated in creamy goodness.

10. Plating: Serve solo, or pile them on your favorite pasta. Bonus points for fresh crusty bread to mop up that sauce.

Tips & Notes

• Don’t overmix the meatballs—keep them light and tender.

• Sun-dried tomatoes can be swapped with roasted red peppers for a different flavor vibe.

• Make ahead: You can bake meatballs ahead of time and reheat in the sauce for a quick weeknight dinner.

• Leftovers: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 3 days (if it lasts that long!).

There you have it—tender, cheesy chicken meatballs bathed in rich Alfredo sauce, with a tangy herb twist courtesy of Tuscan Evening. Perfect for weeknights, impressing friends, or indulging yourself.

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