Description
Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs and Spinach Alfredo is a delightful fusion of comfort food and gourmet flavors. Tender chicken meatballs, enriched with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, are baked to perfection and served in a luscious spinach Alfredo sauce. This dish not only fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma but also promises to impress at family dinners or casual gatherings. Easy to prepare yet wonderfully satisfying, it pairs beautifully with pasta or crusty bread, making it a versatile option for any meal occasion. Whether you’re cooking for the family or hosting friends, this recipe ensures a crowd-pleasing experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Marinara sauce
- Garlic
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, chopped spinach, minced garlic, Parmesan, salt, and pepper until just combined.
- Form the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them evenly in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F /74°C).
- Heat marinara sauce in a saucepan; stir in additional spinach if desired.
- Add baked meatballs to the warm sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg