Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are a delightful twist on a classic favorite, combining lean ground chicken with creamy ricotta for a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, egg, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs approximately two inches in diameter and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Pour marinara sauce generously over the meatballs.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (74°C). Let rest for five minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (70g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg