Description
Tender chicken meatballs made with ricotta cheese for a moist and flavorful twist, perfect for pasta or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, garlic, parsley, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Mix until just combined, being careful not to overwork the meat.
- Form the mixture into 1-inch meatballs.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place meatballs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through and golden brown.
- Serve hot with your favorite sauce.
Notes
For a lighter version, use low-fat ricotta. These meatballs can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 22g