Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, ricotta cheese, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into meatballs and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until cooked through.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add spinach and sauté until wilted.
- Pour in heavy cream and add the Alfredo sauce. Stir well and let it simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
- Once the meatballs are done, place them in the skillet with the sauce and gently coat them.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting, gourmet meal!
Notes
For extra flavor, let the meatball mixture rest for 15 minutes before baking. You can substitute chicken with turkey or beef, and add red pepper flakes for heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg