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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

This Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce recipe is the ultimate comfort food. With tender, juicy chicken meatballs combined with creamy ricotta and a rich spinach Alfredo sauce, this dish brings the perfect balance of flavor and texture. It’s simple, yet elegant enough to serve for special occasions. Save this recipe for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner, or a cozy weekend meal that will leave your family and friends asking for seconds!

Ingredients

Scale

  • 1 lb ground chicken (breast or thigh)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for sauce)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (for sauce)
  • 1 lb pasta (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). In a large bowl, mix the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
  2. Arrange the meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the spinach Alfredo sauce. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the chopped spinach to the sauce and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the skillet with the sauce and let them simmer in the sauce for 5-10 minutes.
  6. Serve the meatballs with pasta, rice, or on their own. Enjoy!

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