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Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce: Creamy, Comforting, and Packed with Flavor


  • Author: WAFA LI
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

For the Meatballs:
– 1 lb ground chicken 🍗
– 1/2 cup ricotta cheese 🧀
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
– 1 egg 🥚
– 1/2 cup breadcrumbs 🍞
– 2 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
– 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 🌿

For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
– 2 tablespoons butter 🧈
– 1 clove garlic, minced 🧄
– 1 cup heavy cream 🥛
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
– 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped 🌱
– Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

Additional:
– Cooked pasta, for serving 🍝


Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix thoroughly.
3. Shape the mixture into 1-inch meatballs and arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until they are cooked through and lightly golden.
5. While the meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and cook until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in the chopped spinach, season with salt and pepper, and cook until the spinach wilts.
8. Serve the meatballs over the cooked pasta, drizzled with the spinach Alfredo sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4 servings
  • Calories: 650 kcal