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Jennifer Johnson

Savory Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs With Spinach Sauce!

Savory Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Mix until well combined.
  3. Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, about 1.5 inches in diameter, and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Bake the meatballs in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  5. While the meatballs are baking, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the mozzarella cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Once the meatballs are done, add them to the skillet with the spinach Alfredo sauce. Gently toss to coat the meatballs in the sauce.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute ground turkey for ground chicken and use low-fat ricotta cheese.
  • Add your favorite herbs, such as basil or parsley, to the meatball mixture for extra flavor.

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