Description
Discover the delightful flavors of Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce, a dish that blends tender chicken meatballs with a creamy, rich spinach-infused sauce. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe showcases how comfort food can be both delicious and elegant. With simple ingredients and straightforward preparation, you’ll have a satisfying meal that appeals to both kids and adults alike. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with crusty bread for a wholesome feast that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups spinach (finely chopped)
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, paprika, diced onion, sea salt, and black pepper. Mix until well incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into golf-ball-sized meatballs and place them on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
- While baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for one minute.
- Stir in whole milk and heavy cream; thicken using either an egg yolk or flour as preferred.
- Add spinach to the sauce and cook until tender before mixing in Parmesan cheese and seasonings.
- Combine baked meatballs with the sauce and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 meatball (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg