Description
Southern Style Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce offer a comforting blend of flavors, perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners. Indulge in this creamy, satisfying dish!
Ingredients
- Ground chicken
- Ricotta cheese
- Fresh spinach
- Parmesan cheese
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Heavy cream
- Eggs
- Garlic powder
- Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, parmesan, panko, eggs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until just mixed.
- Shape the mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place them on the prepared baking sheet with space between each.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While baking, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add heavy cream and simmer gently. Whisk in garlic powder until slightly thickened.
- Stir in fresh spinach until wilted, then mix in additional parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the baked meatballs topped generously with creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 meatballs (140g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - Substitute ground chicken with turkey for a lighter option. - Enhance flavor by adding fresh herbs like basil or incorporating sun-dried tomatoes.