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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Southern Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Delight in these Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce, a comforting dinner option that’s quick to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 meatballs
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken can substitute with turkey
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese can use part-skim
  • 1 cup Chopped Spinach fresh or frozen, drained
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs whole wheat recommended
  • 1 large Egg can substitute with flaxseed mixture
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream can use half-and-half or plant-based milk
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced, can use roasted garlic
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning or fresh herbs
For Assembly
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil or melted butter
  • to taste Fresh Herbs like parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, breadcrumbs, and egg. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil or butter. Form mixture into 1.5-inch meatballs and arrange in the dish.
  4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream and garlic over medium heat. Cook for about 5 minutes until thickened.
  6. Whisk in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until creamy and smooth.
  7. Pour the Spinach Alfredo Sauce over the cooked meatballs, tossing gently to coat. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These meatballs can be adapted for vegan or gluten-free diets. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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