Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs and Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender chicken meatballs and creamy spinach sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and grated Parmesan until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a lined baking sheet.
- For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce, melt butter in a saucepan, sauté minced garlic, then add heavy cream and fresh spinach until wilted.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Bake meatballs for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; fold them into the creamy sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Substitute spinach with kale or add sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor. Use different cheeses like feta or mozzarella for a unique twist. Rest meatballs post-baking to ensure juiciness.