Description
These Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs are oven-baked to golden perfection and smothered in a velvety spinach Alfredo sauce. Creamy, cozy, and packed with flavor—perfect for family dinners or a comforting weekend meal.
Ingredients
For the Meatballs:
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1 pound ground chicken
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1 cup ricotta cheese
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1/2 cup breadcrumbs
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1 large egg
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 tablespoons flour
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2 cups milk
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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Pinch of nutmeg
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, 1/2 cup Parmesan, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until well combined.
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Roll mixture into golf ball-sized meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil.
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Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
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While meatballs bake, melt butter in a large pan over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux.
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Gradually add milk and cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps. Simmer until thickened.
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Stir in Parmesan, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook until smooth.
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Add chopped spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted.
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Serve meatballs hot, topped with creamy spinach Alfredo sauce.
Notes
These meatballs freeze beautifully! Just bake, cool, and freeze in a single layer before storing.
Substitute ground turkey if preferred.
Great over pasta, mashed potatoes, or zucchini noodles
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg