Description
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender meatballs with a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds ground chicken
- ¾ cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup milk
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, breadcrumbs, milk, Parmesan, egg, parsley, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
- Combine meatballs with the spinach Alfredo sauce and serve.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- Serve with pasta or bread for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Ricotta Meatballs, Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Italian Meatballs