Description
Tender chicken meatballs made with ricotta cheese, served in a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add meatballs and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
- In a separate saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked meatballs to the sauce and stir to coat.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-fat ricotta and whole wheat breadcrumbs. Pairs well with pasta or garlic bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 35g