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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Tender baked chicken meatballs in creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Meatballs
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 0.75 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg large
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp parsley chopped
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
Spinach Alfredo Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups spinach chopped
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 pinch nutmeg optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Large skillet
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Combine all meatball ingredients in bowl and mix gently.
  3. Form into balls and place on sheet.
  4. Bake 18–22 minutes until cooked through.
  5. Melt butter in skillet and sauté garlic.
  6. Add cream and simmer.
  7. Whisk in parmesan until smooth.
  8. Stir in spinach and seasoning.
  9. Add meatballs and simmer briefly before serving.

Notes

Serve over pasta, vegetables, or rice for a complete meal.