Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs and Spinach Alfredo is a comforting dish that combines the savory goodness of tender chicken meatballs with a creamy, dreamy spinach Alfredo sauce. Infused with ricotta cheese, these meatballs are baked to perfection, offering a delightful texture that melts in your mouth. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the rich sauce, making it a versatile favorite for any gathering. With its combination of flavors and textures, this recipe promises to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream (for sauce)
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, eggs, salt, and pepper until well mixed.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them in the prepared dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic until fragrant then add heavy cream and stir until it thickens. Mix in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve meatballs drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg