Chicken Ricotta Meatballs w/Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs w/Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Jen Clarke
My sister-in-law gave me this recipe and it’s so yummy!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course entree
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

For the Meatballs:

  • 1 lb ground chicken
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning

For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional:

  • Cooked pasta for serving

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.

Make Meatballs:

  • In a bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Form into 1-inch meatballs and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Bake Meatballs for 20-25 minutes, until cooked through and lightly golden.

Prepare Sauce:

  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.

Finish Sauce:

  • Add chopped spinach to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, and cook until spinach is wilted.

Serve:

  • Serve meatballs over cooked pasta, topped with spinach Alfredo sauce.
Keyword dinner, entree
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