Description
Indulge in the comfort of Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce, a dish that perfectly balances rich flavors and nutritious ingredients. These scrumptious chicken meatballs are blended with creamy ricotta and tender spinach, then smothered in a velvety Alfredo sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this family-friendly recipe is not only easy to prepare but also leaves everyone at the table satisfied. Serve them over your favorite pasta or alongside crusty bread, and watch as they become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs ground chicken
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 3/4 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, egg, breadcrumbs, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, sweet paprika, minced onion, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until combined and form into golf-ball-sized meatballs.
- Place meatballs on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for one minute.
- Add milk and cream to the skillet; thicken the sauce with either an egg yolk or flour as desired.
- Stir in chopped spinach and cook until tender, then mix in Parmesan cheese.
- Combine baked meatballs with the sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 4 meatballs (200g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 150mg