Description
Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce is a comforting dish that features juicy chicken and creamy ricotta, perfectly enveloped in a rich spinach Alfredo sauce. Ideal for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half the Parmesan until just combined.
- Shape into golf ball-sized meatballs and place in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- For the sauce, heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté garlic and spinach until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and remaining Parmesan; cook until bubbly.
- Serve meatballs topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lighter option. - Add roasted garlic for extra flavor or fresh herbs to enhance taste. - Store leftovers in an airtight container; reheat in the microwave or oven.