Chicken Ricotta Meatballs with Spinach Alfredo Sauce Description
Ingredients
For the Chicken Ricotta Meatballs
1 lb ground chicken
½ cup ricotta cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg
½ cup breadcrumbs
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
For the Spinach Alfredo Sauce
2 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1½ cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix ground chicken, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, egg, breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until well combined. Form the mixture into small meatballs.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat and cook the meatballs for about 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic for about 1 minute. Add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and creamy. Add the fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
Return the meatballs to the skillet and coat them in the spinach Alfredo sauce. Simmer for a few minutes so the flavors combine. Serve warm over pasta or rice and enjoy this rich, comforting meal. 🌿🍝