Description
Succulent chicken alfredo meatball subs combine hearty Italian-American flavors with creamy pasta sauce. Melted cheese and tender meatballs nestled in crispy bread create a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- 2 cups (226 g) parmesan cheese
- 4 hoagie rolls
- ¾ cup (85 g) panko breadcrumbs
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup (113 g) butter
- ¼ cup (57 g) butter
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- 2 tsps garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp italian seasoning
- ⅓ tsp italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Meatball Preparation: Thoroughly mix ground chicken, seasonings, breadcrumbs, parmesan, and egg in a large bowl, ensuring complete ingredient integration and consistent texture.
- Searing Technique: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then carefully brown meatballs on all sides to develop a rich, golden exterior, creating depth of flavor and sealing in moisture.
- Alfredo Sauce Creation: Reduce skillet heat, introduce butter and cream, whisking in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to develop a luxurious, aromatic sauce base.
- Meatball Finishing: Return meatballs to the skillet, gently nestling them into the creamy sauce, covering and simmering for 10 minutes to ensure complete cooking and flavor infusion.
- Roll Preparation: Lightly butter hoagie rolls and toast under the broiler until they achieve a delicate golden hue, creating a crisp foundation for the meatball sub.
- Final Assembly: Stir parmesan into the sauce for added richness, then carefully transfer meatballs and their velvety coating into the toasted rolls, serving immediately to preserve optimal temperature and texture.
Notes
- Meat Moisture Magic: Use fresh ground chicken and avoid overmixing to keep meatballs tender and juicy.
- Searing Secret: Brown meatballs quickly on high heat to lock in flavor and create a delicious crispy exterior.
- Sauce Consistency Tip: Whisk Alfredo sauce slowly to prevent separation and achieve a smooth, creamy texture.
- Serving Strategy: Toast rolls just before assembling to maintain crispness and prevent soggy sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 46 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg