Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Creamy Spinach Alfredo Sauce Delight
Indulge in a creamy and satisfying dish featuring Chicken Ricotta Meatballs in Spinach Alfredo Sauce.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and beaten egg. Mix until well combined.
- Form mixture into meatballs and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until combined. Add cooked meatballs to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve warm over pasta or on its own.
Notes
- For added flavor, season meatballs with Italian herbs.
- Leftover sauce can also be used as a dip.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Chicken Ricotta Meatballs, Spinach Alfredo Sauce, Creamy Pasta