Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are tender, flavorful meatballs made with ground chicken and creamy ricotta cheese, then oven-baked and served with a rich spinach-infused Alfredo sauce. It’s a comforting and elegant dish perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for greasing or drizzling)
- For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs (about 1.5 inches in diameter) and place on the baking sheet.
- Lightly drizzle or brush with olive oil. Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until golden and cooked through.
- While meatballs are baking, prepare the sauce: In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese and mix until melted and smooth.
- Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted, about 2–3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve baked meatballs with warm spinach Alfredo sauce spooned over the top. Garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- You can use a small cookie scoop to portion out evenly sized meatballs.
- Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with crusty bread.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 meatballs with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: chicken ricotta meatballs, baked meatballs, spinach Alfredo sauce, healthy chicken meatballs, creamy Italian chicken