Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender, juicy chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach-infused sauce. This dish is not only delicious but also quick to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. With wholesome ingredients like ricotta and fresh spinach, you can indulge without the guilt. Serve them over pasta, zucchini noodles, or alongside crusty bread for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 egg
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Shape into 12-16 meatballs and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, sauté garlic in butter; add fresh spinach until wilted. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until thickened.
- Combine baked meatballs with the sauce and simmer briefly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg