Description
Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a creamy, comforting dish that pairs tender, cheesy chicken meatballs with a rich spinach-infused Alfredo sauce. It’s hearty, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknights and special dinners.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for the sauce)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, and minced garlic. Mix until well blended.
- Shape into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- While meatballs bake, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Sauté spinach until wilted.
- Add heavy cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan to the pan. Stir and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve meatballs warm over the creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with ground turkey if preferred.
- Use almond flour for a low-carb version.
- Add a pinch of nutmeg to the sauce for extra warmth.
- Mix red pepper flakes into the meatballs for a spicy kick.
- Serve over pasta or zucchini noodles for a full meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
