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Baked chicken ricotta meatballs topped with spinach Alfredo sauce

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Delicious and comforting baked chicken meatballs with a creamy spinach Alfredo sauce, perfect for any dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meatball Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 cups Alfredo sauce Store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
  4. Drizzle olive oil over the meatballs.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
  2. In a saucepan, heat the Alfredo sauce over low heat.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked meatballs topped with the spinach Alfredo sauce.

Notes

For best results, ensure meatballs are cooked through for optimal texture and flavor. You can substitute ground turkey or beef. Adding spices like red pepper flakes or Italian seasoning can enhance flavor. Extra ricotta can help keep the meatballs moist.