Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo. Tender, flavorful meatballs made from lean ground chicken and ricotta cheese are enveloped in a rich spinach Alfredo sauce that elevates any meal. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, promising to impress with its delightful taste and aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 large egg
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, spinach, Parmesan, garlic powder, egg, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir in heavy cream and simmer before adding grated Parmesan until melted.
- Once the meatballs are done baking, add them to the sauce and gently stir to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg