Description
Savor the flavor of tender Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs drenched in creamy Spinach Alfredo Sauce—a simple yet elegant dish that transforms any meal into a celebration.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Garlic cloves
- Heavy cream
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, and grated Parmesan until well combined and slightly sticky.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on the prepared baking dish without crowding.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining Parmesan; simmer until smooth to create the Alfredo sauce.
- Serve the meatballs topped with the creamy sauce over pasta or alongside crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (75g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg