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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is the ultimate comfort food, marrying the heartiness of chicken meatballs with a rich and creamy spinach sauce. This dish is not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients, making it perfect for family dinners or special gatherings. The meatballs, made from lean ground chicken and ricotta cheese, are tender and juicy, swimming in a luscious spinach Alfredo. Ready in just 40 minutes, this recipe is ideal for busy weeknights when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen. Serve it over pasta or enjoy it alone with crusty bread—either way, it’s a meal that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs (or gluten-free alternative)
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic, Italian seasoning, parsley, egg, salt, and pepper until combined. Shape into 12-16 meatballs and place on the baking sheet.
  3. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. While the meatballs bake, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté spinach until wilted. Set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt additional butter and sauté garlic for one minute. Add heavy cream and simmer gently.
  6. Stir in Parmesan cheese along with nutmeg, salt, and pepper until slightly thickened. Mix the wilted spinach into the sauce.
  7. Combine baked meatballs with the sauce for a few minutes to soak up flavors before serving.

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