Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs and Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, comforting dish that brings family together for an unforgettable meal. Tender chicken meatballs smothered in rich spinach Alfredo make every bite a delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Pasta (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and arrange them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While the meatballs bake, sauté spinach in olive oil with minced garlic until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese; cook until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine the baked meatballs with the creamy sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs with sauce (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg