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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce
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Warm up your dinner table with these delightful Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce. This comforting dish features tender chicken meatballs infused with ricotta and baked to perfection, all enveloped in a rich, creamy spinach Alfredo sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this meal combines nutrition and flavor that will have everyone asking for seconds. Easy to prepare and versatile, it can be served over pasta, zucchini noodles, or enjoyed on its own with crusty bread. Elevate your dinner experience with this wholesome recipe that’s sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix gently until just combined.
  3. Shape into 12-16 meatballs and place on the baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
  4. For the sauce: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté spinach until wilted. Remove from skillet. Sauté minced garlic in more butter until fragrant; add heavy cream and simmer gently.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese along with nutmeg, salt, and pepper until thickened. Add wilted spinach back into the sauce.
  6. Gently add baked meatballs to the sauce and let them simmer together for a couple of minutes before serving.

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