Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Delight
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Delight is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and nostalgia to your dining table. Imagine tender chicken meatballs infused with creamy ricotta cheese, vibrant spinach, and a hint of garlic, all enveloped in a rich spinach Alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or impressive gatherings, making every meal feel like a special occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 (about 8 meatballs per serving) 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- ¾ cup Whole Milk Ricotta
- 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 medium Onion
- 5 ounces Baby Spinach
- 1½ cups Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine soaked breadcrumbs and milk.
- Add ground chicken, ricotta, chopped onion, minced garlic, parsley, sun-dried tomatoes, egg, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until combined.
- Roll the mixture into approximately 24 meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and heavy cream; stir until combined.
- Gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth; add spinach until wilted.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with the spinach Alfredo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 120mg