Description
Indulge in these succulent Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs drizzled with a rich, creamy Spinach Alfredo Sauce. This comforting dish is perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: Pasta of choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs (about 2 tablespoons each) and place them on an oiled baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, in a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and additional Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce and serve hot over pasta or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg