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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Bliss

Enjoy a delightful experience with Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo, a comforting Italian meal bursting with flavors.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs
  • 1 cup Italian Breadcrumbs Can replace with regular breadcrumbs if desired.
  • 1/4 cup Milk Moistens breadcrumbs for texture.
  • 1 medium Onion Very finely chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Finely chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes Finely chopped.
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken Can substitute with ground turkey.
  • 3/4 cup Whole Milk Ricotta
  • 1 large Egg Acts as the binding agent.
  • 1/2 cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Salt
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce
  • 4 slices Bacon Strips Can be omitted for a lighter sauce.
  • 2 tbsp Butter Creates a silky base.
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 2 cups Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 5 oz Baby Spinach
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley For garnish.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Food Processor
  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 450°F (235°C).
  2. In a small bowl, soak the Italian breadcrumbs in milk for about 2 minutes.
  3. Pulse the onion, garlic, parsley, and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor until well blended.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine the processed vegetables with ground chicken, soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  5. Shape the mixture into 18-20 meatballs and place on a lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake the meatballs for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Heat a skillet over medium heat and fry the bacon until crispy, about 6-8 minutes.
  8. Melt the butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
  9. Add heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer; whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
  10. Stir in baby spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2-3 minutes; add baked meatballs and allow to simmer.
  11. Crumble the crispy bacon and sprinkle over the meatballs, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 620kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These meatballs are adaptable for dietary preferences. Consider herb variations for the spinach Alfredo sauce.

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