Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken meatballs with a creamy, flavorful spinach Alfredo sauce. This dish is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes that everyone will love. The meatballs are easy to prepare, making them ideal for busy weeknights or as a make-ahead option for special occasions. With wholesome ingredients and customizable variations, this recipe is both nourishing and satisfying, ensuring you’ll create lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 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
- 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, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until just combined; form into meatballs.
- Place meatballs on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, sauté spinach in butter until wilted; set aside. In the same skillet, cook garlic in butter until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet; simmer and stir in Parmesan until thickened. Mix in wilted spinach.
- Combine meatballs with sauce and serve over pasta or zucchini noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (approx. 85g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 80mg