Turn your dinner into a gourmet affair with our succulent Chicken Ricotta Meatballs draped in Spinach Alfredo Sauce. Simply irresistible! 🌟🍴
Ingredients:
- For the Meatballs:
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional:
- Cooked pasta, for serving
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well.
- Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- While meatballs are baking, make the sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and let cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted.
- Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with the spinach Alfredo sauce.
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes
Kcal: 650 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
