Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Savor the delightful flavors of Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce. This comforting dish combines tender ground chicken and creamy ricotta, boosted by fresh spinach and enveloped in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this quick and customizable recipe delivers both indulgence and nutrition in under an hour.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb lean ground chicken
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped spinach, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs until just combined.
- Shape the mixture into meatballs about 1 inch in diameter and place them on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat; stir in grated Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with Alfredo sauce over pasta or alongside your favorite sides.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg