Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce. This wholesome dish features tender chicken meatballs infused with creamy ricotta and Parmesan, complemented by a rich spinach Alfredo sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it seamlessly blends nutrition and flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love. Whether served over pasta, zucchini noodles, or simply enjoyed on its own with crusty bread, this recipe is easy to make and delightful to eat.
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
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Form the mixture into 12-16 meatballs and place them on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- For the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted; set aside. In the same skillet, melt more butter, sauté garlic for one minute then add heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and stir in Parmesan cheese until thickened. Add wilted spinach to the sauce.
- Combine the meatballs with the sauce and serve over pasta or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg