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Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce

Discover delicious Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce, a perfect combination of flavor and comfort.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 meatballs
Calories 206 kcal

Equipment

  • large baking sheet
  • medium bowl
  • Food Processor
  • large skillet
  • nonstick pan

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ricotta Meatballs

  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs or regular breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 medium onion very finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes finely chopped
  • 1.5 pounds ground chicken or turkey, approximately 700 grams
  • 6 ounces whole milk ricotta approximately ¾ cup
  • 1 large egg
  • cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt as needed

Creamy Sauce

  • 6 strips bacon
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 cups heavy cooking cream 35% fat
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 5 ounces baby spinach approximately 150 grams
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley to garnish

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 450°F | 235°C. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl combine the breadcrumbs with milk. Set aside to soak for 2 minutes.
  • Add the onion, garlic, parsley and sun-dried tomatoes to your food processor, pulse until finely chopped, scraping down the sides if needed.
  • In a large bowl combine the mixture with the chicken, the soaked breadcrumbs, egg, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning and salt. Mix just until combined. Don’t overmix or it will be dense.
  • Shape the mixture into 18-20 (2.5-inch) meatballs. Place the meatballs on the prepared baking sheet. Spray with cooking oil spray. Transfer to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the meatballs are crisp on the outside and cooked through.

Sauce Preparation

  • Heat a large skillet or nonstick pan over medium heat. Fry bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate.
  • In the same pan, melt butter. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2 minutes.
  • Season with black pepper and salt.
  • Whisk in the Parmesan cheese and cook until melted.
  • Finally, add the baby spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes or until wilted.
  • Add the baked meatballs and cook further for 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Chop the bacon and top the sauce.
  • Serve immediately with pasta of your choice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1meatballCalories: 206kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 18gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 506mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword Baked Chicken Ricotta Meatballs, chicken meatballs, meatball recipe, Pasta, Spinach Alfredo Sauce
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