Description
Creamy Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are a must-try for anyone who loves Italian-inspired flavors. This recipe combines juicy ground chicken with creamy ricotta cheese, creating a delightful dish that’s easy to prepare and bursting with taste.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound ground chicken
- 6 ounce whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta, egg, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, parsley, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until just combined.
3. Gently shape the mixture into meatballs about the size of a golf ball and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
4. Drizzle the meatballs with a bit of olive oil and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 3–4 minutes.
6. To the skillet, add the heavy cream, milk, nutmeg, and Parmesan cheese. Stir and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
7. Once the meatballs are done, gently add them to the skillet with the spinach alfredo sauce. Stir to coat the meatballs evenly with the sauce.
8. Serve the Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs hot, garnished with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
Choose lean ground chicken for tender meatballs.
Don’t overmix the ingredients to avoid tough meatballs.
Baking ensures even cooking and retains juiciness.
Customize with diced veggies for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg