Description
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are an irresistible combination of tender chicken and creamy ricotta, enveloped in a rich spinach Alfredo sauce. Perfect for cozy family dinners or entertaining guests!
Ingredients
- Ground Chicken
- Ricotta Cheese
- Fresh Spinach
- Parmesan Cheese
- Breadcrumbs
- Eggs
- Garlic
- Heavy Cream
- Butter
- Italian Seasoning Blend
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, eggs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While meatballs bake, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; bring to a simmer.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and wilt fresh spinach for about 3-4 minutes.
- Once meatballs are done, transfer them to the sauce and gently toss to coat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs like basil or oregano. - Substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for variety.