Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce Recipe
Delicious and creamy Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a comforting and satisfying meal that is perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Additional:
- Cooked pasta, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Make Meatballs: In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake Meatballs: Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Prepare Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Finish Sauce: Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted.
- Serve: Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
Keywords: Chicken Ricotta Meatballs, Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Italian recipe, comfort food
