Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a delightful, comforting dish that combines juicy chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach sauce. This recipe is not only easy to prepare, making it suitable for cooks of all skill levels, but it also presents a flavorful experience with each bite. The rich blend of ricotta and Parmesan cheese, coupled with fresh spinach, creates a nutritious meal perfect for family dinners or special occasions. Versatile enough to serve over pasta, zucchini noodles, or even on its own, this dish is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Shape into 12-16 meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- For the sauce: Sauté garlic in butter until fragrant, add spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan; simmer until thickened.
- Combine meatballs with sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg