Description
Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce are a comforting, flavorful dish that will impress family and friends with their creamy goodness and delightful taste.
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Italian seasoning
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan until combined.
- Form 1-inch meatballs and arrange in the baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil for 1 minute; add fresh spinach until wilted.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer gently, whisking in remaining Parmesan until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- Toss baked meatballs in the sauce until well-coated; serve over pasta or on their own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg