Description
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo is a comforting dish that combines tender ground chicken and creamy ricotta cheese meatballs, all enveloped in a rich spinach Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe is not only delicious but also easy to prepare, ensuring you can enjoy flavorful comfort food any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or spaghetti
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, garlic, spinach, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined; form into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for about 20 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in Parmesan until melted; season with salt and pepper.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; drain while reserving some pasta water.
- Combine cooked pasta with Alfredo sauce; top with baked meatballs. Garnish with extra spinach or Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 130mg